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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.26, 4,337.89 and 1,658.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.26, 4,337.89 and 1,658.07 is: 2,490.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.26 : 4,337.89 = 1,658.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.26/4,337.89 = 1,658.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.26x = 4,337.89 × 1,658.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.26x = 7,192,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,192,521.13/2,888.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.26

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