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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.69, 3,123.12 and 1,108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.69, 3,123.12 and 1,108.56 is: 1,662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.69 : 3,123.12 = 1,108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.69/3,123.12 = 1,108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.69x = 3,123.12 × 1,108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.69x = 3,462,165.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,165.91/2,082.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.35

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