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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.05, 2,760.32 and 1,111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.05, 2,760.32 and 1,111.02 is: 1,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.05 : 2,760.32 = 1,111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.05/2,760.32 = 1,111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.05x = 2,760.32 × 1,111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.05x = 3,066,751.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,751.37/1,843.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.96

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