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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.70, 2,817.53 and 1,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.70, 2,817.53 and 1,110.20 is: 1,532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.70 : 2,817.53 = 1,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.70/2,817.53 = 1,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.70x = 2,817.53 × 1,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.70x = 3,128,002.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,002.17/2,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.06

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