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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.88, 2,819.18 and 1,111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.88, 2,819.18 and 1,111.38 is: 1,533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.88 : 2,819.18 = 1,111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.88/2,819.18 = 1,111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.88x = 2,819.18 × 1,111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.88x = 3,133,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,180.27/2,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.71

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