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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.96, 2,817.88 and 1,110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.96, 2,817.88 and 1,110.46 is: 1,532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.96 : 2,817.88 = 1,110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.96/2,817.88 = 1,110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.96x = 2,817.88 × 1,110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.96x = 3,129,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,143.02/2,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.42

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