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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.44, 2,558.34 and 1,541.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.44, 2,558.34 and 1,541.07 is: 2,124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.44 : 2,558.34 = 1,541.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.44/2,558.34 = 1,541.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.44x = 2,558.34 × 1,541.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.44x = 3,942,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,581.02/1,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.88

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