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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.50, 2,817.28 and 1,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.50, 2,817.28 and 1,110 is: 1,531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.50 : 2,817.28 = 1,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.50/2,817.28 = 1,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.50x = 2,817.28 × 1,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.50x = 3,127,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,180.80/2,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.81

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