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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.38, 2,818.48 and 1,110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.38, 2,818.48 and 1,110.88 is: 1,533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.38 : 2,818.48 = 1,110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.38/2,818.48 = 1,110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.38x = 2,818.48 × 1,110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.38x = 3,130,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,978.97/2,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.01

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