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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.18, 2,870.88 and 1,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.18, 2,870.88 and 1,555.30 is: 2,146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.18 : 2,870.88 = 1,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.18/2,870.88 = 1,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.18x = 2,870.88 × 1,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.18x = 4,465,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,079.66/2,080.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.49

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