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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.62, 3,120.60 and 1,040.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.62, 3,120.60 and 1,040.28 is: 1,560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.62 : 3,120.60 = 1,040.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.62/3,120.60 = 1,040.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.62x = 3,120.60 × 1,040.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.62x = 3,246,297.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,297.77/2,080.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.26

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