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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.50, 2,810.37 and 1,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.50, 2,810.37 and 1,105 is: 1,524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.50 : 2,810.37 = 1,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.50/2,810.37 = 1,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.50x = 2,810.37 × 1,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.50x = 3,105,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,458.85/2,036.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.90

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