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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.46, 2,690.18 and 1,110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.46, 2,690.18 and 1,110.14 is: 1,531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.46 : 2,690.18 = 1,110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.46/2,690.18 = 1,110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.46x = 2,690.18 × 1,110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.46x = 2,986,476.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,476.43/1,949.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.95

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