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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.46, 2,487.72 and 1,348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.46, 2,487.72 and 1,348.86 is: 2,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.46 : 2,487.72 = 1,348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.46/2,487.72 = 1,348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.46x = 2,487.72 × 1,348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.46x = 3,355,586.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,586.00/1,658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.31

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