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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.90, 2,871.39 and 1,149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.90, 2,871.39 and 1,149.34 is: 1,585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.90 : 2,871.39 = 1,149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.90/2,871.39 = 1,149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.90x = 2,871.39 × 1,149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.90x = 3,300,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,203.38/2,080.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.95

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