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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.96, 3,123.60 and 1,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.96, 3,123.60 and 1,312 is: 1,969.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.96 : 3,123.60 = 1,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.96/3,123.60 = 1,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.96x = 3,123.60 × 1,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.96x = 4,098,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,163.20/2,080.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.36

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