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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.23, 2,871.77 and 1,373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.23, 2,871.77 and 1,373.10 is: 1,895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.23 : 2,871.77 = 1,373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.23/2,871.77 = 1,373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.23x = 2,871.77 × 1,373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.23x = 3,943,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,220.52/2,080.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.57

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