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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.19, 2,499.62 and 1,102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.19, 2,499.62 and 1,102.88 is: 1,522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.19 : 2,499.62 = 1,102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.19/2,499.62 = 1,102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.19x = 2,499.62 × 1,102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.19x = 2,756,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,762.89/1,811.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.07

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