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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.55, 3,111.64 and 1,851.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.55, 3,111.64 and 1,851.05 is: 2,768.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.55 : 3,111.64 = 1,851.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.55/3,111.64 = 1,851.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.55x = 3,111.64 × 1,851.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.55x = 5,759,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759,801.22/2,080.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.40

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