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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.39, 4,089.60 and 2,080.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.39, 4,089.60 and 2,080.77 is: 2,870.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.39 : 4,089.60 = 2,080.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.39/4,089.60 = 2,080.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.39x = 4,089.60 × 2,080.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.39x = 8,509,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,509,496.54/2,964.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.58

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