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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.76, 4,460.40 and 1,658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.76, 4,460.40 and 1,658.04 is: 2,485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.76 : 4,460.40 = 1,658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.76/4,460.40 = 1,658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.76x = 4,460.40 × 1,658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.76x = 7,395,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,395,521.62/2,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.25

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