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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.84, 3,118.07 and 847.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.84, 3,118.07 and 847.92 is: 1,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.84 : 3,118.07 = 847.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.84/3,118.07 = 847.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.84x = 3,118.07 × 847.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.84x = 2,643,867.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,867.80/2,080.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.58

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