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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.90, 3,507.48 and 1,658.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.90, 3,507.48 and 1,658.89 is: 2,289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.90 : 3,507.48 = 1,658.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.90/3,507.48 = 1,658.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.90x = 3,507.48 × 1,658.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.90x = 5,818,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818,523.50/2,541.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.05

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