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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.12, 3,136.98 and 1,116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.12, 3,136.98 and 1,116.69 is: 1,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.12 : 3,136.98 = 1,116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.12/3,136.98 = 1,116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.12x = 3,136.98 × 1,116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.12x = 3,503,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,034.20/2,091.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.20

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