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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.59, 2,558.64 and 1,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.59, 2,558.64 and 1,437.96 is: 1,985.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.59 : 2,558.64 = 1,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.59/2,558.64 = 1,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.59x = 2,558.64 × 1,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.59x = 3,679,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,221.97/1,852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.99

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