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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.20, 4,173.18 and 2,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.20, 4,173.18 and 2,080 is: 3,122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.20 : 4,173.18 = 2,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.20/4,173.18 = 2,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.20x = 4,173.18 × 2,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.20x = 8,680,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,680,214.40/2,780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.15

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