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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.51, 3,047.21 and 1,112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.51, 3,047.21 and 1,112.90 is: 1,669.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.51 : 3,047.21 = 1,112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.51/3,047.21 = 1,112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.51x = 3,047.21 × 1,112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.51x = 3,391,219.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,219.21/2,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.31

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