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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.11, 2,816.71 and 1,109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.11, 2,816.71 and 1,109.61 is: 1,531.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.11 : 2,816.71 = 1,109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.11/2,816.71 = 1,109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.11x = 2,816.71 × 1,109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.11x = 3,125,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,449.58/2,041.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.25

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