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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.53, 2,803.52 and 1,100.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.53, 2,803.52 and 1,100.03 is: 1,518.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.53 : 2,803.52 = 1,100.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.53/2,803.52 = 1,100.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.53x = 2,803.52 × 1,100.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.53x = 3,083,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,965.86/2,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.05

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