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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.28, 2,814.26 and 1,107.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.28, 2,814.26 and 1,107.78 is: 1,528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.28 : 2,814.26 = 1,107.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.28/2,814.26 = 1,107.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.28x = 2,814.26 × 1,107.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.28x = 3,117,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,580.94/2,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.77

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