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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.68, 2,875.14 and 1,979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.68, 2,875.14 and 1,979.44 is: 2,735.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.68 : 2,875.14 = 1,979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.68/2,875.14 = 1,979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.68x = 2,875.14 × 1,979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.68x = 5,691,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,167.12/2,080.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.24

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