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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.37, 3,121.08 and 1,710.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.37, 3,121.08 and 1,710.79 is: 2,566.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.37 : 3,121.08 = 1,710.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.37/3,121.08 = 1,710.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.37x = 3,121.08 × 1,710.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.37x = 5,339,496.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,339,496.85/2,080.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.61

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