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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.88, 3,086.37 and 1,133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.88, 3,086.37 and 1,133.16 is: 1,700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.88 : 3,086.37 = 1,133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.88/3,086.37 = 1,133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.88x = 3,086.37 × 1,133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.88x = 3,497,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,351.03/2,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.32

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