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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.04, 3,716.82 and 1,858.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.04, 3,716.82 and 1,858.86 is: 2,785.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.04 : 3,716.82 = 1,858.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.04/3,716.82 = 1,858.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.04x = 3,716.82 × 1,858.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.04x = 6,909,048.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,909,048.03/2,480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.86

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