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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.41, 2,803.35 and 1,099.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.41, 2,803.35 and 1,099.91 is: 1,517.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.41 : 2,803.35 = 1,099.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.41/2,803.35 = 1,099.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.41x = 2,803.35 × 1,099.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.41x = 3,083,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,413.18/2,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.87

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