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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.19, 3,006.69 and 1,657.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.19, 3,006.69 and 1,657.90 is: 2,487.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.19 : 3,006.69 = 1,657.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.19/3,006.69 = 1,657.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.19x = 3,006.69 × 1,657.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.19x = 4,984,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,791.35/2,004.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.19

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