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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.12, 3,126.87 and 1,110.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.12, 3,126.87 and 1,110.69 is: 1,665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.12 : 3,126.87 = 1,110.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.12/3,126.87 = 1,110.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.12x = 3,126.87 × 1,110.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.12x = 3,472,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,983.24/2,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.60

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