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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.18, 3,055.33 and 1,111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.18, 3,055.33 and 1,111.56 is: 1,667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.18 : 3,055.33 = 1,111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.18/3,055.33 = 1,111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.18x = 3,055.33 × 1,111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.18x = 3,396,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,198.33/2,036.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.93

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