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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.52, 4,251.56 and 1,961.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.52, 4,251.56 and 1,961.10 is: 2,706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.52 : 4,251.56 = 1,961.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.52/4,251.56 = 1,961.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.52x = 4,251.56 × 1,961.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.52x = 8,337,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337,724.51/3,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.60

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