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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.60, 2,814.62 and 1,108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.60, 2,814.62 and 1,108.10 is: 1,529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.60 : 2,814.62 = 1,108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.60/2,814.62 = 1,108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.60x = 2,814.62 × 1,108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.60x = 3,118,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,866.35/2,039.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.16

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