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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.05, 2,868.56 and 1,550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.05, 2,868.56 and 1,550.24 is: 2,137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.05 : 2,868.56 = 1,550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.05/2,868.56 = 1,550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.05x = 2,868.56 × 1,550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.05x = 4,446,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,955.87/2,080.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.91

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