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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.80, 2,803.88 and 1,100.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.80, 2,803.88 and 1,100.30 is: 1,518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.80 : 2,803.88 = 1,100.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.80/2,803.88 = 1,100.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.80x = 2,803.88 × 1,100.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.80x = 3,085,089.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,089.64/2,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.41

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