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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.58, 3,119.52 and 1,460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.58, 3,119.52 and 1,460.84 is: 2,190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.58 : 3,119.52 = 1,460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.58/3,119.52 = 1,460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.58x = 3,119.52 × 1,460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.58x = 4,557,119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,119.60/2,080.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.31

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