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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.80, 3,812.70 and 2,080.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.80, 3,812.70 and 2,080.10 is: 3,120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.80 : 3,812.70 = 2,080.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.80/3,812.70 = 2,080.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.80x = 3,812.70 × 2,080.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.80x = 7,930,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930,797.27/2,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.15

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