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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.82, 3,137.32 and 1,106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.82, 3,137.32 and 1,106.58 is: 1,658.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.82 : 3,137.32 = 1,106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.82/3,137.32 = 1,106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.82x = 3,137.32 × 1,106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.82x = 3,471,695.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,695.57/2,093.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.07

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