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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.49, 2,536.86 and 1,110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.49, 2,536.86 and 1,110.12 is: 1,661.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.49 : 2,536.86 = 1,110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.49/2,536.86 = 1,110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.49x = 2,536.86 × 1,110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.49x = 2,816,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,219.02/1,694.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.99

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