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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.29, 2,808.71 and 1,103.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.29, 2,808.71 and 1,103.79 is: 1,523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.29 : 2,808.71 = 1,103.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.29/2,808.71 = 1,103.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.29x = 2,808.71 × 1,103.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.29x = 3,100,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,226.01/2,035.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.24

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