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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.79, 2,870.74 and 1,335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.79, 2,870.74 and 1,335.08 is: 1,841.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.79 : 2,870.74 = 1,335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.79/2,870.74 = 1,335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.79x = 2,870.74 × 1,335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.79x = 3,832,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,676.40/2,080.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.93

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