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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.88, 2,817.81 and 1,110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.88, 2,817.81 and 1,110.38 is: 1,532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.88 : 2,817.81 = 1,110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.88/2,817.81 = 1,110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.88x = 2,817.81 × 1,110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.88x = 3,128,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,825.78/2,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.33

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