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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.22, 2,870.58 and 1,135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.22, 2,870.58 and 1,135.83 is: 1,567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.22 : 2,870.58 = 1,135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.22/2,870.58 = 1,135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.22x = 2,870.58 × 1,135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.22x = 3,260,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,470.85/2,080.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.37

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