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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.55, 2,560.56 and 1,016.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.55, 2,560.56 and 1,016.21 is: 1,402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.55 : 2,560.56 = 1,016.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.55/2,560.56 = 1,016.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.55x = 2,560.56 × 1,016.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.55x = 2,602,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,066.68/1,855.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.32

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