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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.56, 4,547.31 and 2,080.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.56, 4,547.31 and 2,080.77 is: 3,121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.56 : 4,547.31 = 2,080.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.56/4,547.31 = 2,080.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.56x = 4,547.31 × 2,080.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.56x = 9,461,906.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461,906.23/3,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.13

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