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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.12, 2,560.13 and 1,069.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.12, 2,560.13 and 1,069.15 is: 1,475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.12 : 2,560.13 = 1,069.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.12/2,560.13 = 1,069.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.12x = 2,560.13 × 1,069.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.12x = 2,737,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,162.99/1,855.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.46

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