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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.28, 2,817.02 and 1,109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.28, 2,817.02 and 1,109.78 is: 1,531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.28 : 2,817.02 = 1,109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.28/2,817.02 = 1,109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.28x = 2,817.02 × 1,109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.28x = 3,126,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,272.46/2,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.53

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