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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.11, 2,568.25 and 1,115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.11, 2,568.25 and 1,115.48 is: 1,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.11 : 2,568.25 = 1,115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.11/2,568.25 = 1,115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.11x = 2,568.25 × 1,115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.11x = 2,864,835.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,835.14/1,861.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.32

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