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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.35, 3,118.96 and 1,258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.35, 3,118.96 and 1,258.46 is: 1,886.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.35 : 3,118.96 = 1,258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.35/3,118.96 = 1,258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.35x = 3,118.96 × 1,258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.35x = 3,925,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,086.40/2,080.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.74

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