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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.88, 2,361.12 and 1,112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.88, 2,361.12 and 1,112.83 is: 1,667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.88 : 2,361.12 = 1,112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.88/2,361.12 = 1,112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.88x = 2,361.12 × 1,112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.88x = 2,627,525.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,525.17/1,575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.34

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