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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.23, 2,560.04 and 1,015.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.23, 2,560.04 and 1,015.93 is: 1,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.23 : 2,560.04 = 1,015.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.23/2,560.04 = 1,015.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.23x = 2,560.04 × 1,015.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.23x = 2,600,824.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,824.05/1,855.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.89

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