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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.51, 2,811.69 and 1,106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.51, 2,811.69 and 1,106.01 is: 1,526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.51 : 2,811.69 = 1,106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.51/2,811.69 = 1,106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.51x = 2,811.69 × 1,106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.51x = 3,109,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,757.26/2,037.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.25

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