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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.03, 2,564.37 and 1,061.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.03, 2,564.37 and 1,061.35 is: 1,464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.03 : 2,564.37 = 1,061.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.03/2,564.37 = 1,061.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.03x = 2,564.37 × 1,061.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.03x = 2,721,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,694.10/1,858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.83

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