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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.35, 2,783.11 and 1,033.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.35, 2,783.11 and 1,033.01 is: 1,549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.35 : 2,783.11 = 1,033.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.35/2,783.11 = 1,033.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.35x = 2,783.11 × 1,033.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.35x = 2,874,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,963.96/1,855.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.55

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