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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.73, 3,121.10 and 541.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.73, 3,121.10 and 541.73 is: 812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.73 : 3,121.10 = 541.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.73/3,121.10 = 541.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.73x = 3,121.10 × 541.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.73x = 1,690,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,793.50/2,080.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.60

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