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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.59, 3,209.36 and 1,658.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.59, 3,209.36 and 1,658.30 is: 2,291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.59 : 3,209.36 = 1,658.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.59/3,209.36 = 1,658.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.59x = 3,209.36 × 1,658.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.59x = 5,322,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,322,057.35/2,322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.44

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