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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.90, 2,812.28 and 1,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.90, 2,812.28 and 1,106.40 is: 1,526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.90 : 2,812.28 = 1,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.90/2,812.28 = 1,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.90x = 2,812.28 × 1,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.90x = 3,111,506.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,506.59/2,037.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.82

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