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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.47, 2,811.71 and 1,105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.47, 2,811.71 and 1,105.97 is: 1,526.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.47 : 2,811.71 = 1,105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.47/2,811.71 = 1,105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.47x = 2,811.71 × 1,105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.47x = 3,109,666.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,666.91/2,037.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.24

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