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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.54, 3,669.48 and 1,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.54, 3,669.48 and 1,658.74 is: 2,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.54 : 3,669.48 = 1,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.54/3,669.48 = 1,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.54x = 3,669.48 × 1,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.54x = 6,086,713.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,086,713.26/2,452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.80

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