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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.88, 3,095.82 and 1,658.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.88, 3,095.82 and 1,658.37 is: 2,487.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.88 : 3,095.82 = 1,658.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.88/3,095.82 = 1,658.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.88x = 3,095.82 × 1,658.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.88x = 5,134,026.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,134,026.62/2,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.56

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