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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.08, 2,563.91 and 1,111.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.08, 2,563.91 and 1,111.89 is: 1,534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.08 : 2,563.91 = 1,111.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.08/2,563.91 = 1,111.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.08x = 2,563.91 × 1,111.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.08x = 2,850,780.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,780.33/1,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.26

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