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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.40, 4,581.90 and 2,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.40, 4,581.90 and 2,080.20 is: 3,115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.40 : 4,581.90 = 2,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.40/4,581.90 = 2,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.40x = 4,581.90 × 2,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.40x = 9,531,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,531,268.38/3,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.40

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