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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.05, 3,118.87 and 847.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.05, 3,118.87 and 847.02 is: 1,269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.05 : 3,118.87 = 847.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.05/3,118.87 = 847.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.05x = 3,118.87 × 847.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.05x = 2,641,745.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,745.27/2,081.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.43

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