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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.61, 2,499.03 and 1,181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.61, 2,499.03 and 1,181.34 is: 1,629.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.61 : 2,499.03 = 1,181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.61/2,499.03 = 1,181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.61x = 2,499.03 × 1,181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.61x = 2,952,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,204.10/1,811.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.60

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