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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.40, 2,567.37 and 1,221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.40, 2,567.37 and 1,221.86 is: 1,687.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.40 : 2,567.37 = 1,221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.40/2,567.37 = 1,221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.40x = 2,567.37 × 1,221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.40x = 3,136,953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,953.87/1,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.99

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