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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.02, 2,870.64 and 1,195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.02, 2,870.64 and 1,195.86 is: 1,650.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.02 : 2,870.64 = 1,195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.02/2,870.64 = 1,195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.02x = 2,870.64 × 1,195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.02x = 3,432,883.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,883.55/2,080.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.41

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