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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.86, 2,560.98 and 1,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.86, 2,560.98 and 1,016.40 is: 1,402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.86 : 2,560.98 = 1,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.86/2,560.98 = 1,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.86x = 2,560.98 × 1,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.86x = 2,602,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,980.07/1,855.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.57

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