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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.50, 3,112.83 and 1,089.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.50, 3,112.83 and 1,089.11 is: 1,632.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.50 : 3,112.83 = 1,089.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.50/3,112.83 = 1,089.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.50x = 3,112.83 × 1,089.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.50x = 3,390,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,222.06/2,076.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.66

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