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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.40, 3,119.64 and 1,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.40, 3,119.64 and 1,106.96 is: 1,659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.40 : 3,119.64 = 1,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.40/3,119.64 = 1,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.40x = 3,119.64 × 1,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.40x = 3,453,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,316.69/2,081.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.13

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