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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.71, 2,555.40 and 1,012.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.71, 2,555.40 and 1,012.45 is: 1,397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.71 : 2,555.40 = 1,012.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.71/2,555.40 = 1,012.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.71x = 2,555.40 × 1,012.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.71x = 2,587,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,208.34/1,851.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.20

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