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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.95, 2,560.46 and 1,147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.95, 2,560.46 and 1,147.29 is: 1,582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.95 : 2,560.46 = 1,147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.95/2,560.46 = 1,147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.95x = 2,560.46 × 1,147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.95x = 2,937,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,584.42/1,855.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.79

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