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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.56, 2,559.86 and 1,109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.56, 2,559.86 and 1,109.15 is: 1,530.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.56 : 2,559.86 = 1,109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.56/2,559.86 = 1,109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.56x = 2,559.86 × 1,109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.56x = 2,839,250.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,250.37/1,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.13

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