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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.41, 3,121.52 and 1,106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.41, 3,121.52 and 1,106.55 is: 1,657.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.41 : 3,121.52 = 1,106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.41/3,121.52 = 1,106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.41x = 3,121.52 × 1,106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.41x = 3,454,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,112.42/2,083.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.91

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