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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.68, 3,120.41 and 1,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.68, 3,120.41 and 1,714.56 is: 2,571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.68 : 3,120.41 = 1,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.68/3,120.41 = 1,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.68x = 3,120.41 × 1,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.68x = 5,350,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350,130.17/2,080.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.34

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