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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.02, 3,122.43 and 1,106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.02, 3,122.43 and 1,106.88 is: 1,660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.02 : 3,122.43 = 1,106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.02/3,122.43 = 1,106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.02x = 3,122.43 × 1,106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.02x = 3,456,155.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,155.32/2,081.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.80

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