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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.31, 2,499.30 and 1,181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.31, 2,499.30 and 1,181.67 is: 1,630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.31 : 2,499.30 = 1,181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.31/2,499.30 = 1,181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.31x = 2,499.30 × 1,181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.31x = 2,953,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,347.83/1,811.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.50

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