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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.34, 2,870.84 and 1,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.34, 2,870.84 and 1,241.04 is: 1,712.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.34 : 2,870.84 = 1,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.34/2,870.84 = 1,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.34x = 2,870.84 × 1,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.34x = 3,562,821.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,821.07/2,080.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.62

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