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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.92, 2,565.34 and 1,112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.92, 2,565.34 and 1,112.91 is: 1,535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.92 : 2,565.34 = 1,112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.92/2,565.34 = 1,112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.92x = 2,565.34 × 1,112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.92x = 2,854,980.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,980.14/1,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.83

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