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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.48, 3,131.60 and 1,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.48, 3,131.60 and 1,113.40 is: 1,671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.48 : 3,131.60 = 1,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.48/3,131.60 = 1,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.48x = 3,131.60 × 1,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.48x = 3,486,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,723.44/2,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.10

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