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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.27, 3,121.61 and 1,155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.27, 3,121.61 and 1,155.75 is: 1,734.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.27 : 3,121.61 = 1,155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.27/3,121.61 = 1,155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.27x = 3,121.61 × 1,155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.27x = 3,607,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,812.46/2,080.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.30

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