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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.91, 2,841.68 and 1,980.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.91, 2,841.68 and 1,980.35 is: 2,731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.91 : 2,841.68 = 1,980.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.91/2,841.68 = 1,980.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.91x = 2,841.68 × 1,980.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.91x = 5,627,496.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,496.88/2,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,731.92

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