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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.58, 3,250.53 and 1,659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.58, 3,250.53 and 1,659.06 is: 2,290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.58 : 3,250.53 = 1,659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.58/3,250.53 = 1,659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.58x = 3,250.53 × 1,659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.58x = 5,392,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,824.30/2,354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.36

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