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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.06, 4,626.42 and 2,080.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.06, 4,626.42 and 2,080.38 is: 3,121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.06 : 4,626.42 = 2,080.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.06/4,626.42 = 2,080.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.06x = 4,626.42 × 2,080.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.06x = 9,624,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,624,721.19/3,083.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.81

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