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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.30, 3,122.76 and 1,106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.30, 3,122.76 and 1,106.06 is: 1,659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.30 : 3,122.76 = 1,106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.30/3,122.76 = 1,106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.30x = 3,122.76 × 1,106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.30x = 3,453,959.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,959.93/2,081.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.52

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