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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.80, 2,816.32 and 1,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.80, 2,816.32 and 1,109.30 is: 1,530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.80 : 2,816.32 = 1,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.80/2,816.32 = 1,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.80x = 2,816.32 × 1,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.80x = 3,124,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,143.78/2,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.84

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