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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.74, 3,049.86 and 1,107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.74, 3,049.86 and 1,107.30 is: 1,661.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.74 : 3,049.86 = 1,107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.74/3,049.86 = 1,107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.74x = 3,049.86 × 1,107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.74x = 3,377,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,109.98/2,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.36

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