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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.65, 4,049.59 and 1,658.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.65, 4,049.59 and 1,658.45 is: 2,288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.65 : 4,049.59 = 1,658.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.65/4,049.59 = 1,658.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.65x = 4,049.59 × 1,658.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.65x = 6,716,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,042.54/2,934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.53

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