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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.59, 3,265.23 and 1,658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.59, 3,265.23 and 1,658.24 is: 2,285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.59 : 3,265.23 = 1,658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.59/3,265.23 = 1,658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.59x = 3,265.23 × 1,658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.59x = 5,414,518.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,414,518.67/2,368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.97

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