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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.94, 2,872.70 and 1,336.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.94, 2,872.70 and 1,336.01 is: 1,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.94 : 2,872.70 = 1,336.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.94/2,872.70 = 1,336.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.94x = 2,872.70 × 1,336.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.94x = 3,837,934.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,934.88/2,080.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.33

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