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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.38, 3,019.62 and 1,858.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.38, 3,019.62 and 1,858.78 is: 2,560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.38 : 3,019.62 = 1,858.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.38/3,019.62 = 1,858.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.38x = 3,019.62 × 1,858.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.38x = 5,612,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,612,809.26/2,192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.14

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