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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.52, 3,060.10 and 1,658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.52, 3,060.10 and 1,658.44 is: 2,290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.52 : 3,060.10 = 1,658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.52/3,060.10 = 1,658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.52x = 3,060.10 × 1,658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.52x = 5,074,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074,992.24/2,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.66

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