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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.41, 3,130.50 and 1,112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.41, 3,130.50 and 1,112.55 is: 1,666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.41 : 3,130.50 = 1,112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.41/3,130.50 = 1,112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.41x = 3,130.50 × 1,112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.41x = 3,482,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,837.78/2,089.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.90

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