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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.08, 2,573.34 and 1,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.08, 2,573.34 and 1,158.14 is: 1,597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.08 : 2,573.34 = 1,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.08/2,573.34 = 1,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.08x = 2,573.34 × 1,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.08x = 2,980,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,287.99/1,866.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.08

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