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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.01, 2,815.14 and 1,108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.01, 2,815.14 and 1,108.51 is: 1,529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.01 : 2,815.14 = 1,108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.01/2,815.14 = 1,108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.01x = 2,815.14 × 1,108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.01x = 3,120,610.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,610.84/2,040.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.70

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