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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.93, 2,292.40 and 1,604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.93, 2,292.40 and 1,604.86 is: 2,217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.93 : 2,292.40 = 1,604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.93/2,292.40 = 1,604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.93x = 2,292.40 × 1,604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.93x = 3,678,990.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,990.23/1,658.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.69

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