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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.68, 4,547.50 and 2,080.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.68, 4,547.50 and 2,080.89 is: 3,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.68 : 4,547.50 = 2,080.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.68/4,547.50 = 2,080.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.68x = 4,547.50 × 2,080.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.68x = 9,462,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,462,842.07/3,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.32

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