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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.78, 6,285.34 and 2,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.78, 6,285.34 and 2,080.20 is: 3,119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.78 : 6,285.34 = 2,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.78/6,285.34 = 2,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.78x = 6,285.34 × 2,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.78x = 13,074,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074,774.78/4,190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.89

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