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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.91, 2,559.75 and 1,015.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.91, 2,559.75 and 1,015.59 is: 1,401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.91 : 2,559.75 = 1,015.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.91/2,559.75 = 1,015.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.91x = 2,559.75 × 1,015.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.91x = 2,599,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,656.50/1,854.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.50

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