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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.39, 2,564.46 and 1,018.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.39, 2,564.46 and 1,018.95 is: 1,406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.39 : 2,564.46 = 1,018.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.39/2,564.46 = 1,018.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.39x = 2,564.46 × 1,018.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.39x = 2,613,056.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,056.52/1,858.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.09

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