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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.03, 4,006.95 and 2,479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.03, 4,006.95 and 2,479.62 is: 3,738.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.03 : 4,006.95 = 2,479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.03/4,006.95 = 2,479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.03x = 4,006.95 × 2,479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.03x = 9,935,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,935,713.36/2,658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.00

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