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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.78, 2,813.46 and 1,107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.78, 2,813.46 and 1,107.28 is: 1,528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.78 : 2,813.46 = 1,107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.78/2,813.46 = 1,107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.78x = 2,813.46 × 1,107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.78x = 3,115,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,287.99/2,038.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.02

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