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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.24, 2,807.25 and 1,102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.24, 2,807.25 and 1,102.74 is: 1,521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.24 : 2,807.25 = 1,102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.24/2,807.25 = 1,102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.24x = 2,807.25 × 1,102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.24x = 3,095,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,666.87/2,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.78

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