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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.96, 2,871.89 and 1,295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.96, 2,871.89 and 1,295.12 is: 1,787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.96 : 2,871.89 = 1,295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.96/2,871.89 = 1,295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.96x = 2,871.89 × 1,295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.96x = 3,719,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,447.74/2,080.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.37

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