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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.71, 3,119.42 and 1,202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.71, 3,119.42 and 1,202.22 is: 1,802.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.71 : 3,119.42 = 1,202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.71/3,119.42 = 1,202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.71x = 3,119.42 × 1,202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.71x = 3,750,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,223.10/2,080.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.38

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