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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.80, 3,126.24 and 1,113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.80, 3,126.24 and 1,113.36 is: 1,667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.80 : 3,126.24 = 1,113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.80/3,126.24 = 1,113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.80x = 3,126.24 × 1,113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.80x = 3,480,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,630.57/2,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.93

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