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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.74, 2,809.30 and 1,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.74, 2,809.30 and 1,104.24 is: 1,523.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.74 : 2,809.30 = 1,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.74/2,809.30 = 1,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.74x = 2,809.30 × 1,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.74x = 3,102,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,141.43/2,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.84

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