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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.89, 2,561.35 and 1,110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.89, 2,561.35 and 1,110.25 is: 1,532.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.89 : 2,561.35 = 1,110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.89/2,561.35 = 1,110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.89x = 2,561.35 × 1,110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.89x = 2,843,729.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,729.66/1,855.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.27

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