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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.59, 2,817.40 and 1,110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.59, 2,817.40 and 1,110.09 is: 1,531.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.59 : 2,817.40 = 1,110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.59/2,817.40 = 1,110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.59x = 2,817.40 × 1,110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.59x = 3,127,577.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,577.44/2,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.93

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