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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.23, 3,119.49 and 847.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.23, 3,119.49 and 847.09 is: 1,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.23 : 3,119.49 = 847.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.23/3,119.49 = 847.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.23x = 3,119.49 × 847.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.23x = 2,642,488.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,488.78/2,081.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.68

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