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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.03, 2,559.96 and 1,015.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.03, 2,559.96 and 1,015.61 is: 1,401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.03 : 2,559.96 = 1,015.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.03/2,559.96 = 1,015.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.03x = 2,559.96 × 1,015.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.03x = 2,599,920.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,920.98/1,855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.55

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