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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.88, 3,670.72 and 1,665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.88, 3,670.72 and 1,665.12 is: 2,298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.88 : 3,670.72 = 1,665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.88/3,670.72 = 1,665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.88x = 3,670.72 × 1,665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.88x = 6,112,189.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,112,189.29/2,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.78

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