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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.08, 3,120.06 and 985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.08, 3,120.06 and 985.20 is: 1,477.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.08 : 3,120.06 = 985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.08/3,120.06 = 985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.08x = 3,120.06 × 985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.08x = 3,073,883.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,883.11/2,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.77

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