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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.32, 3,119.60 and 925.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.32, 3,119.60 and 925.26 is: 1,387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.32 : 3,119.60 = 925.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.32/3,119.60 = 925.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.32x = 3,119.60 × 925.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.32x = 2,886,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,441.10/2,080.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.50

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