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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.67, 2,871.36 and 1,136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.67, 2,871.36 and 1,136.50 is: 1,568.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.67 : 2,871.36 = 1,136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.67/2,871.36 = 1,136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.67x = 2,871.36 × 1,136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.67x = 3,263,293.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,293.46/2,080.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.39

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