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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.64, 2,818.83 and 1,111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.64, 2,818.83 and 1,111.14 is: 1,533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.64 : 2,818.83 = 1,111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.64/2,818.83 = 1,111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.64x = 2,818.83 × 1,111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.64x = 3,132,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,114.77/2,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.37

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