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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.84, 2,565.16 and 1,019.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.84, 2,565.16 and 1,019.54 is: 1,406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.84 : 2,565.16 = 1,019.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.84/2,565.16 = 1,019.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.84x = 2,565.16 × 1,019.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.84x = 2,615,283.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,283.23/1,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.94

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