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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.48, 3,670.29 and 1,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.48, 3,670.29 and 1,714.56 is: 2,367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.48 : 3,670.29 = 1,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.48/3,670.29 = 1,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.48x = 3,670.29 × 1,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.48x = 6,292,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,292,932.42/2,658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.12

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