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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.52, 2,558.41 and 1,437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.52, 2,558.41 and 1,437.52 is: 1,978.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.52 : 2,558.41 = 1,437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.52/2,558.41 = 1,437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.52x = 2,558.41 × 1,437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.52x = 3,677,771.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,771.59/1,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.87

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