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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.03, 2,565.90 and 1,113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.03, 2,565.90 and 1,113.75 is: 1,536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.03 : 2,565.90 = 1,113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.03/2,565.90 = 1,113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.03x = 2,565.90 × 1,113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.03x = 2,857,771.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,771.13/1,860.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.41

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