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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.26, 2,564.30 and 1,018.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.26, 2,564.30 and 1,018.82 is: 1,405.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.26 : 2,564.30 = 1,018.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.26/2,564.30 = 1,018.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.26x = 2,564.30 × 1,018.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.26x = 2,612,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,560.13/1,858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.92

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