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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.20, 3,586.04 and 1,658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.20, 3,586.04 and 1,658.56 is: 2,487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.20 : 3,586.04 = 1,658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.20/3,586.04 = 1,658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.20x = 3,586.04 × 1,658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.20x = 5,947,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,662.50/2,391.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.31

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