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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.02, 2,870.31 and 1,241.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.02, 2,870.31 and 1,241.67 is: 1,713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.02 : 2,870.31 = 1,241.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.02/2,870.31 = 1,241.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.02x = 2,870.31 × 1,241.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.02x = 3,563,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,977.82/2,080.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.43

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