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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.70, 2,816.14 and 1,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.70, 2,816.14 and 1,109.20 is: 1,530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.70 : 2,816.14 = 1,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.70/2,816.14 = 1,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.70x = 2,816.14 × 1,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.70x = 3,123,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,662.49/2,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.68

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