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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.72, 3,126.24 and 1,110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.72, 3,126.24 and 1,110.68 is: 1,665.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.72 : 3,126.24 = 1,110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.72/3,126.24 = 1,110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.72x = 3,126.24 × 1,110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.72x = 3,472,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,252.24/2,084.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.57

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