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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.01, 3,140.69 and 1,108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.01, 3,140.69 and 1,108.79 is: 1,661.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.01 : 3,140.69 = 1,108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.01/3,140.69 = 1,108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.01x = 3,140.69 × 1,108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.01x = 3,482,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,344.42/2,096.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.42

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