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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.38, 3,085.62 and 1,132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.38, 3,085.62 and 1,132.66 is: 1,699.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.38 : 3,085.62 = 1,132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.38/3,085.62 = 1,132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.38x = 3,085.62 × 1,132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.38x = 3,494,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,958.35/2,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.57

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