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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.88, 3,143.16 and 1,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.88, 3,143.16 and 1,122.72 is: 1,682.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.88 : 3,143.16 = 1,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.88/3,143.16 = 1,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.88x = 3,143.16 × 1,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.88x = 3,528,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,888.60/2,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.92

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