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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.52, 2,817.30 and 1,110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.52, 2,817.30 and 1,110.02 is: 1,531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.52 : 2,817.30 = 1,110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.52/2,817.30 = 1,110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.52x = 2,817.30 × 1,110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.52x = 3,127,259.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,259.35/2,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.83

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