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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.12, 3,126.24 and 1,111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.12, 3,126.24 and 1,111.95 is: 1,667.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.12 : 3,126.24 = 1,111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.12/3,126.24 = 1,111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.12x = 3,126.24 × 1,111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.12x = 3,476,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,222.57/2,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.16

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