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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.38, 2,565.17 and 1,335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.38, 2,565.17 and 1,335.93 is: 1,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.38 : 2,565.17 = 1,335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.38/2,565.17 = 1,335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.38x = 2,565.17 × 1,335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.38x = 3,426,868.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,868.05/1,858.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.01

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