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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.28, 2,558.58 and 1,414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.28, 2,558.58 and 1,414.76 is: 1,947.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.28 : 2,558.58 = 1,414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.28/2,558.58 = 1,414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.28x = 2,558.58 × 1,414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.28x = 3,619,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,776.64/1,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.92

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