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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.56, 2,564.07 and 1,112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.56, 2,564.07 and 1,112.55 is: 1,534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.56 : 2,564.07 = 1,112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.56/2,564.07 = 1,112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.56x = 2,564.07 × 1,112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.56x = 2,852,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,656.08/1,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.87

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