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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.60, 2,818.76 and 1,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.60, 2,818.76 and 1,111.10 is: 1,533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.60 : 2,818.76 = 1,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.60/2,818.76 = 1,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.60x = 2,818.76 × 1,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.60x = 3,131,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,924.24/2,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.30

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