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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.05, 2,498.74 and 1,102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.05, 2,498.74 and 1,102.92 is: 1,521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.05 : 2,498.74 = 1,102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.05/2,498.74 = 1,102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.05x = 2,498.74 × 1,102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.05x = 2,755,903.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,903.62/1,811.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.71

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