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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.70, 2,803.72 and 1,100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.70, 2,803.72 and 1,100.20 is: 1,518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.70 : 2,803.72 = 1,100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.70/2,803.72 = 1,100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.70x = 2,803.72 × 1,100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.70x = 3,084,652.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,652.74/2,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.26

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