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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.83, 2,819.10 and 1,111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.83, 2,819.10 and 1,111.33 is: 1,533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.83 : 2,819.10 = 1,111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.83/2,819.10 = 1,111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.83x = 2,819.10 × 1,111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.83x = 3,132,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,950.40/2,042.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.63

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