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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.29, 2,869.92 and 1,334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.29, 2,869.92 and 1,334.01 is: 1,840.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.29 : 2,869.92 = 1,334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.29/2,869.92 = 1,334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.29x = 2,869.92 × 1,334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.29x = 3,828,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,501.98/2,080.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.37

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