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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.85, 2,759.41 and 1,111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.85, 2,759.41 and 1,111.42 is: 1,664.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.85 : 2,759.41 = 1,111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.85/2,759.41 = 1,111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.85x = 2,759.41 × 1,111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.85x = 3,066,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,863.46/1,842.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.20

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