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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.91, 2,804.05 and 1,100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.91, 2,804.05 and 1,100.41 is: 1,518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.91 : 2,804.05 = 1,100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.91/2,804.05 = 1,100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.91x = 2,804.05 × 1,100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.91x = 3,085,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,604.66/2,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.57

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