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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.80, 3,122.70 and 848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.80, 3,122.70 and 848.44 is: 1,272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.80 : 3,122.70 = 848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.80/3,122.70 = 848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.80x = 3,122.70 × 848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.80x = 2,649,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,423.59/2,081.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.66

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