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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.51, 3,135.69 and 1,116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.51, 3,135.69 and 1,116.30 is: 1,675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.51 : 3,135.69 = 1,116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.51/3,135.69 = 1,116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.51x = 3,135.69 × 1,116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.51x = 3,500,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,370.75/2,089.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.21

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