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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.12, 3,128.37 and 1,111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.12, 3,128.37 and 1,111.69 is: 1,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.12 : 3,128.37 = 1,111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.12/3,128.37 = 1,111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.12x = 3,128.37 × 1,111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.12x = 3,477,777.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,777.65/2,086.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.10

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