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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.96, 3,130.83 and 1,112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.96, 3,130.83 and 1,112.88 is: 1,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.96 : 3,130.83 = 1,112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.96/3,130.83 = 1,112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.96x = 3,130.83 × 1,112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.96x = 3,484,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,238.09/2,085.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.33

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