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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.49, 4,413.87 and 2,080.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.49, 4,413.87 and 2,080.65 is: 3,121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.49 : 4,413.87 = 2,080.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.49/4,413.87 = 2,080.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.49x = 4,413.87 × 2,080.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.49x = 9,183,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183,718.62/2,942.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.07

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