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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.90, 3,121.35 and 1,980.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.90, 3,121.35 and 1,980.10 is: 2,970.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.90 : 3,121.35 = 1,980.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.90/3,121.35 = 1,980.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.90x = 3,121.35 × 1,980.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.90x = 6,180,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180,585.14/2,080.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,970.15

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