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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.85, 2,565.36 and 1,526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.85, 2,565.36 and 1,526.34 is: 2,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.85 : 2,565.36 = 1,526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.85/2,565.36 = 1,526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.85x = 2,565.36 × 1,526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.85x = 3,915,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,611.58/1,858.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.48

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