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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.75, 2,817.66 and 1,110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.75, 2,817.66 and 1,110.25 is: 1,532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.75 : 2,817.66 = 1,110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.75/2,817.66 = 1,110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.75x = 2,817.66 × 1,110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.75x = 3,128,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,307.02/2,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.17

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