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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.79, 3,118.49 and 846.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.79, 3,118.49 and 846.75 is: 1,269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.79 : 3,118.49 = 846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.79/3,118.49 = 846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.79x = 3,118.49 × 846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.79x = 2,640,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,577.17/2,080.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.03

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