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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.68, 3,107.52 and 1,885.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.68, 3,107.52 and 1,885.29 is: 2,815.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.68 : 3,107.52 = 1,885.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.68/3,107.52 = 1,885.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.68x = 3,107.52 × 1,885.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.68x = 5,858,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,858,576.38/2,080.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.70

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