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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.55, 2,564.46 and 1,112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.55, 2,564.46 and 1,112.54 is: 1,535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.55 : 2,564.46 = 1,112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.55/2,564.46 = 1,112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.55x = 2,564.46 × 1,112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.55x = 2,853,051.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,051.51/1,858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.10

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