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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.33, 2,802.56 and 1,658.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.33, 2,802.56 and 1,658.11 is: 2,286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.33 : 2,802.56 = 1,658.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.33/2,802.56 = 1,658.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.33x = 2,802.56 × 1,658.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.33x = 4,646,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,952.76/2,032.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.51

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