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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.98, 3,122.10 and 848.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.98, 3,122.10 and 848.55 is: 1,272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.98 : 3,122.10 = 848.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.98/3,122.10 = 848.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.98x = 3,122.10 × 848.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.98x = 2,649,257.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,257.96/2,081.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.47

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