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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.84, 3,124.98 and 1,109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.84, 3,124.98 and 1,109.04 is: 1,663.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.84 : 3,124.98 = 1,109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.84/3,124.98 = 1,109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.84x = 3,124.98 × 1,109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.84x = 3,465,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,727.82/2,082.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.94

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