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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.11, 2,818.95 and 1,380.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.11, 2,818.95 and 1,380.09 is: 1,905.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.11 : 2,818.95 = 1,380.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.11/2,818.95 = 1,380.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.11x = 2,818.95 × 1,380.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.11x = 3,890,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,402.01/2,042.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.09

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