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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.32, 2,808.74 and 1,103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.32, 2,808.74 and 1,103.82 is: 1,523.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.32 : 2,808.74 = 1,103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.32/2,808.74 = 1,103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.32x = 2,808.74 × 1,103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.32x = 3,100,337.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,337.87/2,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.27

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