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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.76, 2,560.93 and 1,016.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.76, 2,560.93 and 1,016.45 is: 1,402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.76 : 2,560.93 = 1,016.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.76/2,560.93 = 1,016.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.76x = 2,560.93 × 1,016.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.76x = 2,603,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,051.56/1,855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.69

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