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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.48, 3,132.12 and 1,112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.48, 3,132.12 and 1,112.42 is: 1,669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.48 : 3,132.12 = 1,112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.48/3,132.12 = 1,112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.48x = 3,132.12 × 1,112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.48x = 3,484,232.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,232.93/2,087.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.11

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