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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.94, 2,804.08 and 1,100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.94, 2,804.08 and 1,100.44 is: 1,518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.94 : 2,804.08 = 1,100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.94/2,804.08 = 1,100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.94x = 2,804.08 × 1,100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.94x = 3,085,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,721.80/2,031.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.61

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