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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.66, 3,118.83 and 1,052.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.66, 3,118.83 and 1,052.50 is: 1,577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.66 : 3,118.83 = 1,052.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.66/3,118.83 = 1,052.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.66x = 3,118.83 × 1,052.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.66x = 3,282,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,568.58/2,080.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.66

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