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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.06, 2,869.79 and 1,372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.06, 2,869.79 and 1,372.25 is: 1,893.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.06 : 2,869.79 = 1,372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.06/2,869.79 = 1,372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.06x = 2,869.79 × 1,372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.06x = 3,938,072.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,072.21/2,080.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.25

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