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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.80, 3,332.58 and 1,658.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.80, 3,332.58 and 1,658.82 is: 2,290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.80 : 3,332.58 = 1,658.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.80/3,332.58 = 1,658.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.80x = 3,332.58 × 1,658.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.80x = 5,528,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528,150.36/2,413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.23

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