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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,958.58, 2,701.68 and 1,336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,958.58, 2,701.68 and 1,336.50 is: 1,843.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,958.58 : 2,701.68 = 1,336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,958.58/2,701.68 = 1,336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,958.58x = 2,701.68 × 1,336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,958.58x = 3,610,795.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,795.32/1,958.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.58

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