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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.09, 3,122.10 and 782.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.09, 3,122.10 and 782.57 is: 1,174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.09 : 3,122.10 = 782.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.09/3,122.10 = 782.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.09x = 3,122.10 × 782.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.09x = 2,443,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,261.80/2,081.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.03

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