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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.40, 3,180.96 and 822.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.40, 3,180.96 and 822.06 is: 1,233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.40 : 3,180.96 = 822.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.40/3,180.96 = 822.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.40x = 3,180.96 × 822.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.40x = 2,614,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,939.98/2,120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.23

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