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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.61, 3,120.57 and 1,341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.61, 3,120.57 and 1,341.50 is: 2,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.61 : 3,120.57 = 1,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.61/3,120.57 = 1,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.61x = 3,120.57 × 1,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.61x = 4,186,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,229.05/2,081.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.05

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