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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.66, 2,811.97 and 1,106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.66, 2,811.97 and 1,106.16 is: 1,526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.66 : 2,811.97 = 1,106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.66/2,811.97 = 1,106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.66x = 2,811.97 × 1,106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.66x = 3,110,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,473.35/2,037.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.50

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