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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.42, 3,133.20 and 1,680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.42, 3,133.20 and 1,680.02 is: 2,518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.42 : 3,133.20 = 1,680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.42/3,133.20 = 1,680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.42x = 3,133.20 × 1,680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.42x = 5,263,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,838.66/2,090.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.08

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