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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.83, 2,786.42 and 1,037.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.83, 2,786.42 and 1,037.80 is: 1,555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.83 : 2,786.42 = 1,037.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.83/2,786.42 = 1,037.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.83x = 2,786.42 × 1,037.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.83x = 2,891,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,742.30/1,858.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.68

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