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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.12, 3,051.38 and 1,109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.12, 3,051.38 and 1,109.24 is: 1,662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.12 : 3,051.38 = 1,109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.12/3,051.38 = 1,109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.12x = 3,051.38 × 1,109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.12x = 3,384,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,712.75/2,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.33

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