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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.50, 4,403.25 and 1,111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.50, 4,403.25 and 1,111.50 is: 1,667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.50 : 4,403.25 = 1,111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.50/4,403.25 = 1,111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.50x = 4,403.25 × 1,111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.50x = 4,894,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894,212.38/2,935.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.25

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