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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.01, 2,109.04 and 1,110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.01, 2,109.04 and 1,110.12 is: 1,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.01 : 2,109.04 = 1,110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.01/2,109.04 = 1,110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.01x = 2,109.04 × 1,110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.01x = 2,341,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,284.71/1,531.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.25

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