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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.90, 2,871.04 and 1,184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.90, 2,871.04 and 1,184.65 is: 1,634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.90 : 2,871.04 = 1,184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.90/2,871.04 = 1,184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.90x = 2,871.04 × 1,184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.90x = 3,401,182.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,182.20/2,080.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.48

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