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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.75, 2,810.72 and 1,105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.75, 2,810.72 and 1,105.25 is: 1,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.75 : 2,810.72 = 1,105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.75/2,810.72 = 1,105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.75x = 2,810.72 × 1,105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.75x = 3,106,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,542.75/2,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.25

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