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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.38, 2,811.60 and 1,105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.38, 2,811.60 and 1,105.88 is: 1,526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.38 : 2,811.60 = 1,105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.38/2,811.60 = 1,105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.38x = 2,811.60 × 1,105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.38x = 3,109,278.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,278.15/2,037.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.12

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