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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.41, 2,821.28 and 1,112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.41, 2,821.28 and 1,112.91 is: 1,535.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.41 : 2,821.28 = 1,112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.41/2,821.28 = 1,112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.41x = 2,821.28 × 1,112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.41x = 3,139,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,820.84/2,044.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.81

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