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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.04, 2,812.50 and 1,106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.04, 2,812.50 and 1,106.52 is: 1,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.04 : 2,812.50 = 1,106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.04/2,812.50 = 1,106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.04x = 2,812.50 × 1,106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.04x = 3,112,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,087.50/2,038.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.00

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