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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.72, 2,809.22 and 1,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.72, 2,809.22 and 1,104.20 is: 1,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.72 : 2,809.22 = 1,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.72/2,809.22 = 1,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.72x = 2,809.22 × 1,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.72x = 3,101,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,940.72/2,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.76

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