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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.68, 3,753.32 and 1,658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.68, 3,753.32 and 1,658.16 is: 2,288.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.68 : 3,753.32 = 1,658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.68/3,753.32 = 1,658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.68x = 3,753.32 × 1,658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.68x = 6,223,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223,605.09/2,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.36

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