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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.55, 2,815.98 and 1,109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.55, 2,815.98 and 1,109.05 is: 1,530.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.55 : 2,815.98 = 1,109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.55/2,815.98 = 1,109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.55x = 2,815.98 × 1,109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.55x = 3,123,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,042.99/2,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.49

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