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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.03, 2,870.45 and 1,195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.03, 2,870.45 and 1,195.78 is: 1,650.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.03 : 2,870.45 = 1,195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.03/2,870.45 = 1,195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.03x = 2,870.45 × 1,195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.03x = 3,432,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,426.70/2,080.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.18

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