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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.92, 3,681.48 and 2,080.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.92, 3,681.48 and 2,080.44 is: 2,867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.92 : 3,681.48 = 2,080.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.92/3,681.48 = 2,080.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.92x = 3,681.48 × 2,080.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.92x = 7,659,098.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659,098.25/2,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.59

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