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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.40, 3,121.64 and 1,202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.40, 3,121.64 and 1,202.04 is: 1,802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.40 : 3,121.64 = 1,202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.40/3,121.64 = 1,202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.40x = 3,121.64 × 1,202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.40x = 3,752,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,334.64/2,081.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.80

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