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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.33, 2,815.67 and 1,108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.33, 2,815.67 and 1,108.83 is: 1,530.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.33 : 2,815.67 = 1,108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.33/2,815.67 = 1,108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.33x = 2,815.67 × 1,108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.33x = 3,122,093.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,093.82/2,040.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.19

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