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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.02, 2,564.10 and 1,018.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.02, 2,564.10 and 1,018.67 is: 1,405.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.02 : 2,564.10 = 1,018.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.02/2,564.10 = 1,018.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.02x = 2,564.10 × 1,018.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.02x = 2,611,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,982.17/1,858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.79

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