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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080, 3,120 and 619.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080, 3,120 and 619.12 is: 928.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080 : 3,120 = 619.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080/3,120 = 619.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080x = 3,120 × 619.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080x = 1,931,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,654.40/2,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.68

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