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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.14, 2,870.76 and 1,241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.14, 2,870.76 and 1,241.10 is: 1,712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.14 : 2,870.76 = 1,241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.14/2,870.76 = 1,241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.14x = 2,870.76 × 1,241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.14x = 3,562,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,900.24/2,080.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.82

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