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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.24, 3,125.60 and 2,080.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.24, 3,125.60 and 2,080.02 is: 3,099.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.24 : 3,125.60 = 2,080.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.24/3,125.60 = 2,080.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.24x = 3,125.60 × 2,080.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.24x = 6,501,310.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,501,310.51/2,097.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.94

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