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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.55, 2,803.53 and 1,100.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.55, 2,803.53 and 1,100.05 is: 1,518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.55 : 2,803.53 = 1,100.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.55/2,803.53 = 1,100.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.55x = 2,803.53 × 1,100.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.55x = 3,084,014.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,014.11/2,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.06

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