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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,857.26, 2,563.43 and 1,110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,857.26, 2,563.43 and 1,110.94 is: 1,533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,857.26 : 2,563.43 = 1,110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,857.26/2,563.43 = 1,110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,857.26x = 2,563.43 × 1,110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,857.26x = 2,847,804.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,804.96/1,857.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.33

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