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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.72, 3,131.50 and 1,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.72, 3,131.50 and 1,113.52 is: 1,671.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.72 : 3,131.50 = 1,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.72/3,131.50 = 1,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.72x = 3,131.50 × 1,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.72x = 3,486,987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,987.88/2,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.04

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