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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.58, 2,560.01 and 1,192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.58, 2,560.01 and 1,192.79 is: 1,645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.58 : 2,560.01 = 1,192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.58/2,560.01 = 1,192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.58x = 2,560.01 × 1,192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.58x = 3,053,554.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,554.76/1,855.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.61

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