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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.26, 3,128.46 and 1,112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.26, 3,128.46 and 1,112.16 is: 1,667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.26 : 3,128.46 = 1,112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.26/3,128.46 = 1,112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.26x = 3,128.46 × 1,112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.26x = 3,479,348.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,348.07/2,086.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.74

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