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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.43, 2,819.96 and 1,111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.43, 2,819.96 and 1,111.93 is: 1,534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.43 : 2,819.96 = 1,111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.43/2,819.96 = 1,111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.43x = 2,819.96 × 1,111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.43x = 3,135,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,592.56/2,043.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.48

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