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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.30, 3,130.86 and 1,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.30, 3,130.86 and 1,113.08 is: 1,670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.30 : 3,130.86 = 1,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.30/3,130.86 = 1,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.30x = 3,130.86 × 1,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.30x = 3,484,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,897.65/2,086.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.37

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