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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.66, 2,783.59 and 1,613.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.66, 2,783.59 and 1,613.85 is: 2,416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.66 : 2,783.59 = 1,613.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.66/2,783.59 = 1,613.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.66x = 2,783.59 × 1,613.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.66x = 4,492,288.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,288.65/1,858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.96

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