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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.81, 2,711.75 and 1,115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.81, 2,711.75 and 1,115.03 is: 1,670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.81 : 2,711.75 = 1,115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.81/2,711.75 = 1,115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.81x = 2,711.75 × 1,115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.81x = 3,023,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,683.81/1,809.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.72

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