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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.54, 3,118.78 and 1,691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.54, 3,118.78 and 1,691.34 is: 2,535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.54 : 3,118.78 = 1,691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.54/3,118.78 = 1,691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.54x = 3,118.78 × 1,691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.54x = 5,274,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274,917.37/2,080.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.36

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