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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.41, 2,618.67 and 1,111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.41, 2,618.67 and 1,111.46 is: 1,533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.41 : 2,618.67 = 1,111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.41/2,618.67 = 1,111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.41x = 2,618.67 × 1,111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.41x = 2,910,533.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,533.86/1,897.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.95

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