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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.06, 3,688.83 and 1,659.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.06, 3,688.83 and 1,659.13 is: 2,485.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.06 : 3,688.83 = 1,659.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.06/3,688.83 = 1,659.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.06x = 3,688.83 × 1,659.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.06x = 6,120,257.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,120,257.71/2,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.83

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