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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.95, 3,011.87 and 1,658.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.95, 3,011.87 and 1,658.03 is: 2,486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.95 : 3,011.87 = 1,658.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.95/3,011.87 = 1,658.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.95x = 3,011.87 × 1,658.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.95x = 4,993,747.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,993,747.47/2,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.99

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