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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.83, 2,561.17 and 1,069.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.83, 2,561.17 and 1,069.93 is: 1,476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.83 : 2,561.17 = 1,069.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.83/2,561.17 = 1,069.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.83x = 2,561.17 × 1,069.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.83x = 2,740,272.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,272.62/1,855.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.58

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