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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.44, 2,817.18 and 1,109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.44, 2,817.18 and 1,109.94 is: 1,531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.44 : 2,817.18 = 1,109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.44/2,817.18 = 1,109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.44x = 2,817.18 × 1,109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.44x = 3,126,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,900.77/2,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.71

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