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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.38, 3,129.49 and 1,112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.38, 3,129.49 and 1,112.16 is: 1,669.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.38 : 3,129.49 = 1,112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.38/3,129.49 = 1,112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.38x = 3,129.49 × 1,112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.38x = 3,480,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,488.04/2,085.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.00

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