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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.95, 2,872.20 and 1,197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.95, 2,872.20 and 1,197.27 is: 1,652.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.95 : 2,872.20 = 1,197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.95/2,872.20 = 1,197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.95x = 2,872.20 × 1,197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.95x = 3,438,798.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,798.89/2,080.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.51

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