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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.64, 2,780.39 and 1,305.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.64, 2,780.39 and 1,305.14 is: 1,955.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.64 : 2,780.39 = 1,305.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.64/2,780.39 = 1,305.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.64x = 2,780.39 × 1,305.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.64x = 3,628,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,777.78/1,855.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.55

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