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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.12, 3,129.11 and 1,111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.12, 3,129.11 and 1,111.91 is: 1,668.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.12 : 3,129.11 = 1,111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.12/3,129.11 = 1,111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.12x = 3,129.11 × 1,111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.12x = 3,479,267.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,267.50/2,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.62

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