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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.84, 3,665.88 and 1,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.84, 3,665.88 and 1,713 is: 2,361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.84 : 3,665.88 = 1,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.84/3,665.88 = 1,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.84x = 3,665.88 × 1,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.84x = 6,279,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,652.44/2,658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.80

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