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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.53, 2,817.26 and 1,110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.53, 2,817.26 and 1,110.03 is: 1,531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.53 : 2,817.26 = 1,110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.53/2,817.26 = 1,110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.53x = 2,817.26 × 1,110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.53x = 3,127,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,237.57/2,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.81

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