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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.07, 2,870.06 and 1,217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.07, 2,870.06 and 1,217.55 is: 1,679.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.07 : 2,870.06 = 1,217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.07/2,870.06 = 1,217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.07x = 2,870.06 × 1,217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.07x = 3,494,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,435.47/2,080.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.96

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