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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.16, 2,499.60 and 1,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.16, 2,499.60 and 1,112.12 is: 1,534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.16 : 2,499.60 = 1,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.16/2,499.60 = 1,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.16x = 2,499.60 × 1,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.16x = 2,779,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,855.15/1,811.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.85

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