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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.87, 2,803.97 and 1,100.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.87, 2,803.97 and 1,100.37 is: 1,518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.87 : 2,803.97 = 1,100.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.87/2,803.97 = 1,100.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.87x = 2,803.97 × 1,100.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.87x = 3,085,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,404.47/2,031.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.50

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