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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.34, 3,721.03 and 1,658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.34, 3,721.03 and 1,658.76 is: 2,484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.34 : 3,721.03 = 1,658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.34/3,721.03 = 1,658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.34x = 3,721.03 × 1,658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.34x = 6,172,295.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,295.72/2,484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.48

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