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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.37, 2,562.66 and 1,593.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.37, 2,562.66 and 1,593.74 is: 2,197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.37 : 2,562.66 = 1,593.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.37/2,562.66 = 1,593.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.37x = 2,562.66 × 1,593.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.37x = 4,084,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,213.75/1,858.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.74

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