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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.15, 2,816.82 and 1,109.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.15, 2,816.82 and 1,109.67 is: 1,531.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.15 : 2,816.82 = 1,109.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.15/2,816.82 = 1,109.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.15x = 2,816.82 × 1,109.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.15x = 3,125,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,735.10/2,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.36

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