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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.61, 2,559.42 and 1,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.61, 2,559.42 and 1,015.33 is: 1,401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.61 : 2,559.42 = 1,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.61/2,559.42 = 1,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.61x = 2,559.42 × 1,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.61x = 2,598,655.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,655.91/1,854.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.19

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