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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.99, 3,128.79 and 1,111.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.99, 3,128.79 and 1,111.73 is: 1,668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.99 : 3,128.79 = 1,111.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.99/3,128.79 = 1,111.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.99x = 3,128.79 × 1,111.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.99x = 3,478,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,369.71/2,084.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.29

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