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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.80, 3,135.78 and 1,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.80, 3,135.78 and 1,116.20 is: 1,674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.80 : 3,135.78 = 1,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.80/3,135.78 = 1,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.80x = 3,135.78 × 1,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.80x = 3,500,157.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,157.64/2,089.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.88

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