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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.10, 2,809.78 and 1,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.10, 2,809.78 and 1,104.60 is: 1,524.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.10 : 2,809.78 = 1,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.10/2,809.78 = 1,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.10x = 2,809.78 × 1,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.10x = 3,103,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,682.99/2,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.33

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