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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.51, 2,565.24 and 1,113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.51, 2,565.24 and 1,113.11 is: 1,535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.51 : 2,565.24 = 1,113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.51/2,565.24 = 1,113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.51x = 2,565.24 × 1,113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.51x = 2,855,394.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,394.30/1,859.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.56

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