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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.80, 2,565.02 and 1,113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.80, 2,565.02 and 1,113.10 is: 1,536.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.80 : 2,565.02 = 1,113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.80/2,565.02 = 1,113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.80x = 2,565.02 × 1,113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.80x = 2,855,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,123.76/1,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.00

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