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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.10, 2,559.24 and 1,068.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.10, 2,559.24 and 1,068.68 is: 1,474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.10 : 2,559.24 = 1,068.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.10/2,559.24 = 1,068.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.10x = 2,559.24 × 1,068.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.10x = 2,735,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,008.60/1,855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.32

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