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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.68, 5,072.48 and 2,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.68, 5,072.48 and 2,080.80 is: 3,121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.68 : 5,072.48 = 2,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.68/5,072.48 = 2,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.68x = 5,072.48 × 2,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.68x = 10,554,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,554,816.38/3,381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.18

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