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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.66, 3,986.58 and 1,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.66, 3,986.58 and 1,358.12 is: 2,037.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.66 : 3,986.58 = 1,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.66/3,986.58 = 1,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.66x = 3,986.58 × 1,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.66x = 5,414,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,414,254.03/2,657.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.23

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