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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.52, 3,118.84 and 1,093.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.52, 3,118.84 and 1,093.12 is: 1,638.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.52 : 3,118.84 = 1,093.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.52/3,118.84 = 1,093.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.52x = 3,118.84 × 1,093.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.52x = 3,409,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,266.38/2,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.66

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