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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.68, 3,056.08 and 1,112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.68, 3,056.08 and 1,112.07 is: 1,668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.68 : 3,056.08 = 1,112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.68/3,056.08 = 1,112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.68x = 3,056.08 × 1,112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.68x = 3,398,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,559.61/2,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.68

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