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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.41, 2,555.17 and 1,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.41, 2,555.17 and 1,065.44 is: 1,470.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.41 : 2,555.17 = 1,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.41/2,555.17 = 1,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.41x = 2,555.17 × 1,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.41x = 2,722,371.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,371.27/1,851.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.43

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