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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.78, 2,865.92 and 1,801.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.78, 2,865.92 and 1,801.04 is: 2,480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.78 : 2,865.92 = 1,801.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.78/2,865.92 = 1,801.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.78x = 2,865.92 × 1,801.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.78x = 5,161,613.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161,613.22/2,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.62

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