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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.40, 3,121.14 and 1,040.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.40, 3,121.14 and 1,040.36 is: 1,560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.40 : 3,121.14 = 1,040.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.40/3,121.14 = 1,040.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.40x = 3,121.14 × 1,040.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.40x = 3,247,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,098.81/2,080.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.81

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