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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039, 2,813.82 and 1,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039, 2,813.82 and 1,107.52 is: 1,528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039 : 2,813.82 = 1,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039/2,813.82 = 1,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039x = 2,813.82 × 1,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039x = 3,116,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,361.93/2,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.38

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