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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.76, 3,119.60 and 1,258.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.76, 3,119.60 and 1,258.83 is: 1,887.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.76 : 3,119.60 = 1,258.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.76/3,119.60 = 1,258.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.76x = 3,119.60 × 1,258.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.76x = 3,927,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,039.77/2,080.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.31

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