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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.80, 3,121.35 and 782.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.80, 3,121.35 and 782.25 is: 1,173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.80 : 3,121.35 = 782.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.80/3,121.35 = 782.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.80x = 3,121.35 × 782.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.80x = 2,441,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,676.04/2,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.43

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