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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.64, 2,558.26 and 1,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.64, 2,558.26 and 1,154.60 is: 1,593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.64 : 2,558.26 = 1,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.64/2,558.26 = 1,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.64x = 2,558.26 × 1,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.64x = 2,953,767.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,767.00/1,853.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.50

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