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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.80, 3,131.28 and 1,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.80, 3,131.28 and 1,113.20 is: 1,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.80 : 3,131.28 = 1,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.80/3,131.28 = 1,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.80x = 3,131.28 × 1,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.80x = 3,485,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,485,740.90/2,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.38

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