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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.84, 2,812.23 and 1,106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.84, 2,812.23 and 1,106.34 is: 1,526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.84 : 2,812.23 = 1,106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.84/2,812.23 = 1,106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.84x = 2,812.23 × 1,106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.84x = 3,111,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,282.54/2,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.76

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