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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.53, 3,180.72 and 804.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.53, 3,180.72 and 804.50 is: 1,207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.53 : 3,180.72 = 804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.53/3,180.72 = 804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.53x = 3,180.72 × 804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.53x = 2,558,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,873.34/2,119.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.28

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