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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.58, 2,871.12 and 1,136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.58, 2,871.12 and 1,136.41 is: 1,568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.58 : 2,871.12 = 1,136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.58/2,871.12 = 1,136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.58x = 2,871.12 × 1,136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.58x = 3,262,769.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,769.48/2,080.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.20

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