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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.04, 3,120.60 and 781.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.04, 3,120.60 and 781.68 is: 1,172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.04 : 3,120.60 = 781.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.04/3,120.60 = 781.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.04x = 3,120.60 × 781.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.04x = 2,439,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,310.61/2,081.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.16

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