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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.10, 2,564.39 and 1,072.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.10, 2,564.39 and 1,072.13 is: 1,479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.10 : 2,564.39 = 1,072.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.10/2,564.39 = 1,072.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.10x = 2,564.39 × 1,072.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.10x = 2,749,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,349.31/1,858.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.66

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