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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.10, 3,121.66 and 848.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.10, 3,121.66 and 848.18 is: 1,272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.10 : 3,121.66 = 848.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.10/3,121.66 = 848.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.10x = 3,121.66 × 848.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.10x = 2,647,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,738.44/2,081.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.28

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