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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.43, 3,121.14 and 1,468.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.43, 3,121.14 and 1,468.07 is: 2,202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.43 : 3,121.14 = 1,468.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.43/3,121.14 = 1,468.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.43x = 3,121.14 × 1,468.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.43x = 4,582,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,052.00/2,080.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.45

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