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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.94, 3,120.80 and 782.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.94, 3,120.80 and 782.11 is: 1,172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.94 : 3,120.80 = 782.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.94/3,120.80 = 782.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.94x = 3,120.80 × 782.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.94x = 2,440,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,808.89/2,080.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.94

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