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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.33, 3,179.50 and 1,080.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.33, 3,179.50 and 1,080.89 is: 1,620.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.33 : 3,179.50 = 1,080.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.33/3,179.50 = 1,080.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.33x = 3,179.50 × 1,080.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.33x = 3,436,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,707.04/2,120.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.84

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