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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.59, 3,121.63 and 848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.59, 3,121.63 and 848.34 is: 1,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.59 : 3,121.63 = 848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.59/3,121.63 = 848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.59x = 3,121.63 × 848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.59x = 2,648,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,201.47/2,081.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.20

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