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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.63, 2,560.41 and 1,192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.63, 2,560.41 and 1,192.39 is: 1,645.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.63 : 2,560.41 = 1,192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.63/2,560.41 = 1,192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.63x = 2,560.41 × 1,192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.63x = 3,053,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,007.28/1,855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.27

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