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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.33, 3,121.94 and 848.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.33, 3,121.94 and 848.41 is: 1,272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.33 : 3,121.94 = 848.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.33/3,121.94 = 848.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.33x = 3,121.94 × 848.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.33x = 2,648,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,679.43/2,081.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.59

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