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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.41, 2,815.80 and 1,108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.41, 2,815.80 and 1,108.91 is: 1,530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.41 : 2,815.80 = 1,108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.41/2,815.80 = 1,108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.41x = 2,815.80 × 1,108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.41x = 3,122,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,468.78/2,040.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.31

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