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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.39, 2,819.87 and 1,111.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.39, 2,819.87 and 1,111.89 is: 1,534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.39 : 2,819.87 = 1,111.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.39/2,819.87 = 1,111.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.39x = 2,819.87 × 1,111.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.39x = 3,135,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,379.69/2,043.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.40

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