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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.33, 2,870.88 and 1,136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.33, 2,870.88 and 1,136.15 is: 1,567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.33 : 2,870.88 = 1,136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.33/2,870.88 = 1,136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.33x = 2,870.88 × 1,136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.33x = 3,261,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,735.66/2,080.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.90

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