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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.28, 3,118.37 and 1,339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.28, 3,118.37 and 1,339.44 is: 2,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.28 : 3,118.37 = 1,339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.28/3,118.37 = 1,339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.28x = 3,118.37 × 1,339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.28x = 4,176,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,851.12/2,080.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.83

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