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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.97, 2,558.34 and 1,014.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.97, 2,558.34 and 1,014.63 is: 1,400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.97 : 2,558.34 = 1,014.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.97/2,558.34 = 1,014.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.97x = 2,558.34 × 1,014.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.97x = 2,595,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,768.51/1,853.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.11

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