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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.12, 2,498.28 and 1,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.12, 2,498.28 and 1,112 is: 1,533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.12 : 2,498.28 = 1,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.12/2,498.28 = 1,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.12x = 2,498.28 × 1,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.12x = 2,778,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,087.36/1,811.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.91

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