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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.01, 3,129.93 and 1,111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.01, 3,129.93 and 1,111.88 is: 1,668.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.01 : 3,129.93 = 1,111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.01/3,129.93 = 1,111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.01x = 3,129.93 × 1,111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.01x = 3,480,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,090.92/2,086.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.30

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