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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.20, 3,131.64 and 1,112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.20, 3,131.64 and 1,112.04 is: 1,669.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.20 : 3,131.64 = 1,112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.20/3,131.64 = 1,112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.20x = 3,131.64 × 1,112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.20x = 3,482,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,508.95/2,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.31

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