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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.73, 2,812.08 and 1,106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.73, 2,812.08 and 1,106.23 is: 1,526.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.73 : 2,812.08 = 1,106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.73/2,812.08 = 1,106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.73x = 2,812.08 × 1,106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.73x = 3,110,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,807.26/2,037.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.60

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