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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.58, 2,559.32 and 1,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.58, 2,559.32 and 1,015.28 is: 1,401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.58 : 2,559.32 = 1,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.58/2,559.32 = 1,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.58x = 2,559.32 × 1,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.58x = 2,598,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,426.41/1,854.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.09

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