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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.36, 2,486.29 and 1,429.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.36, 2,486.29 and 1,429.94 is: 2,143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.36 : 2,486.29 = 1,429.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.36/2,486.29 = 1,429.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.36x = 2,486.29 × 1,429.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.36x = 3,555,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,245.52/1,658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.83

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