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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.92, 3,121.74 and 848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.92, 3,121.74 and 848.28 is: 1,272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.92 : 3,121.74 = 848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.92/3,121.74 = 848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.92x = 3,121.74 × 848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.92x = 2,648,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,109.61/2,080.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.57

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