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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.10, 2,560.08 and 1,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.10, 2,560.08 and 1,015.84 is: 1,401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.10 : 2,560.08 = 1,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.10/2,560.08 = 1,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.10x = 2,560.08 × 1,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.10x = 2,600,631.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,631.67/1,855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.88

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