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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.56, 3,120.84 and 541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.56, 3,120.84 and 541.56 is: 812.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.56 : 3,120.84 = 541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.56/3,120.84 = 541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.56x = 3,120.84 × 541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.56x = 1,690,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,122.11/2,080.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.34

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