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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.18, 3,467.63 and 1,658.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.18, 3,467.63 and 1,658.27 is: 2,488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.18 : 3,467.63 = 1,658.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.18/3,467.63 = 1,658.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.18x = 3,467.63 × 1,658.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.18x = 5,750,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,750,270.29/2,311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.02

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