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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.41, 3,146.28 and 1,110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.41, 3,146.28 and 1,110.34 is: 1,666.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.41 : 3,146.28 = 1,110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.41/3,146.28 = 1,110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.41x = 3,146.28 × 1,110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.41x = 3,493,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,440.54/2,096.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.39

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