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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.48, 2,564.63 and 1,019.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.48, 2,564.63 and 1,019.17 is: 1,406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.48 : 2,564.63 = 1,019.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.48/2,564.63 = 1,019.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.48x = 2,564.63 × 1,019.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.48x = 2,613,781.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,781.13/1,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.41

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