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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.68, 2,812.02 and 1,106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.68, 2,812.02 and 1,106.18 is: 1,526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.68 : 2,812.02 = 1,106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.68/2,812.02 = 1,106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.68x = 2,812.02 × 1,106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.68x = 3,110,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,600.28/2,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.54

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