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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.52, 3,144.39 and 2,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.52, 3,144.39 and 2,044.68 is: 3,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.52 : 3,144.39 = 2,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.52/3,144.39 = 2,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.52x = 3,144.39 × 2,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.52x = 6,429,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,429,271.35/2,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.22

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