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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.38, 2,870.91 and 1,136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.38, 2,870.91 and 1,136.17 is: 1,567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.38 : 2,870.91 = 1,136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.38/2,870.91 = 1,136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.38x = 2,870.91 × 1,136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.38x = 3,261,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,841.81/2,080.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.91

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