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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.56, 3,131.87 and 1,113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.56, 3,131.87 and 1,113.35 is: 1,671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.56 : 3,131.87 = 1,113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.56/3,131.87 = 1,113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.56x = 3,131.87 × 1,113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.56x = 3,486,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,846.24/2,086.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.10

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