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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.90, 3,034.35 and 1,658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.90, 3,034.35 and 1,658.10 is: 2,487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.90 : 3,034.35 = 1,658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.90/3,034.35 = 1,658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.90x = 3,034.35 × 1,658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.90x = 5,031,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031,255.74/2,022.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.15

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