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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.10, 2,564.19 and 1,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.10, 2,564.19 and 1,072.16 is: 1,479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.10 : 2,564.19 = 1,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.10/2,564.19 = 1,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.10x = 2,564.19 × 1,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.10x = 2,749,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,216.59/1,858.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.59

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