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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.09, 2,617.72 and 1,111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.09, 2,617.72 and 1,111.39 is: 1,533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.09 : 2,617.72 = 1,111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.09/2,617.72 = 1,111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.09x = 2,617.72 × 1,111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.09x = 2,909,307.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,307.83/1,897.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.56

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