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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.34, 2,480.09 and 1,474.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.34, 2,480.09 and 1,474.43 is: 2,205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.34 : 2,480.09 = 1,474.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.34/2,480.09 = 1,474.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.34x = 2,480.09 × 1,474.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.34x = 3,656,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,699.33/1,658.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.04

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