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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.51, 3,121.38 and 1,105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.51, 3,121.38 and 1,105.88 is: 1,659.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.51 : 3,121.38 = 1,105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.51/3,121.38 = 1,105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.51x = 3,121.38 × 1,105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.51x = 3,451,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,856.11/2,080.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.14

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