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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.44, 2,779.97 and 1,305.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.44, 2,779.97 and 1,305.05 is: 1,955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.44 : 2,779.97 = 1,305.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.44/2,779.97 = 1,305.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.44x = 2,779.97 × 1,305.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.44x = 3,627,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,979.42/1,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.32

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