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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.68, 2,783.16 and 1,280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.68, 2,783.16 and 1,280.88 is: 1,917.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.68 : 2,783.16 = 1,280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.68/2,783.16 = 1,280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.68x = 2,783.16 × 1,280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.68x = 3,564,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,893.98/1,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.97

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