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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.14, 2,802.94 and 1,099.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.14, 2,802.94 and 1,099.64 is: 1,517.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.14 : 2,802.94 = 1,099.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.14/2,802.94 = 1,099.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.14x = 2,802.94 × 1,099.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.14x = 3,082,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,224.94/2,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.49

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