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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.04, 2,804.21 and 1,100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.04, 2,804.21 and 1,100.54 is: 1,518.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.04 : 2,804.21 = 1,100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.04/2,804.21 = 1,100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.04x = 2,804.21 × 1,100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.04x = 3,086,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,134.00/2,032.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.74

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