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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.88, 2,809.51 and 1,104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.88, 2,809.51 and 1,104.38 is: 1,524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.88 : 2,809.51 = 1,104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.88/2,809.51 = 1,104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.88x = 2,809.51 × 1,104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.88x = 3,102,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,749.85/2,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.04

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