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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.80, 3,130.73 and 1,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.80, 3,130.73 and 1,112.12 is: 1,665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.80 : 3,130.73 = 1,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.80/3,130.73 = 1,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.80x = 3,130.73 × 1,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.80x = 3,481,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,747.45/2,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.27

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