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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.66, 2,838.78 and 1,849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.66, 2,838.78 and 1,849.68 is: 2,550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.66 : 2,838.78 = 1,849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.66/2,838.78 = 1,849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.66x = 2,838.78 × 1,849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.66x = 5,250,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,834.59/2,058.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.61

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