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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.07, 2,812.55 and 1,106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.07, 2,812.55 and 1,106.57 is: 1,527.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.07 : 2,812.55 = 1,106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.07/2,812.55 = 1,106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.07x = 2,812.55 × 1,106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.07x = 3,112,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,284.95/2,038.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.07

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