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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.66, 3,843.18 and 1,974.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.66, 3,843.18 and 1,974.78 is: 2,966.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.66 : 3,843.18 = 1,974.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.66/3,843.18 = 1,974.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.66x = 3,843.18 × 1,974.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.66x = 7,589,435.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589,435.00/2,558.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.18

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