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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.25, 3,129.30 and 1,112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.25, 3,129.30 and 1,112.04 is: 1,668.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.25 : 3,129.30 = 1,112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.25/3,129.30 = 1,112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.25x = 3,129.30 × 1,112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.25x = 3,479,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,885.57/2,085.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.81

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