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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.45, 3,114.60 and 1,837.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.45, 3,114.60 and 1,837.45 is: 2,750.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.45 : 3,114.60 = 1,837.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.45/3,114.60 = 1,837.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.45x = 3,114.60 × 1,837.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.45x = 5,722,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,722,921.77/2,080.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.81

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