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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.54, 2,560.38 and 1,109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.54, 2,560.38 and 1,109.35 is: 1,530.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.54 : 2,560.38 = 1,109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.54/2,560.38 = 1,109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.54x = 2,560.38 × 1,109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.54x = 2,840,357.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,357.55/1,855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.74

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