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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.31, 2,562.36 and 1,185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.31, 2,562.36 and 1,185.21 is: 1,634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.31 : 2,562.36 = 1,185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.31/2,562.36 = 1,185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.31x = 2,562.36 × 1,185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.31x = 3,036,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,934.70/1,858.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.25

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