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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.33, 2,560.43 and 1,016.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.33, 2,560.43 and 1,016.11 is: 1,402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.33 : 2,560.43 = 1,016.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.33/2,560.43 = 1,016.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.33x = 2,560.43 × 1,016.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.33x = 2,601,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,660.64/1,855.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.26

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