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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.55, 2,811.82 and 1,106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.55, 2,811.82 and 1,106.05 is: 1,526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.55 : 2,811.82 = 1,106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.55/2,811.82 = 1,106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.55x = 2,811.82 × 1,106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.55x = 3,109,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,999.45/2,037.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.35

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