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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.46, 2,818.58 and 1,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.46, 2,818.58 and 1,110.96 is: 1,533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.46 : 2,818.58 = 1,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.46/2,818.58 = 1,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.46x = 2,818.58 × 1,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.46x = 3,131,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,324.08/2,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.11

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