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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.98, 4,464.05 and 1,658.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.98, 4,464.05 and 1,658.99 is: 2,488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.98 : 4,464.05 = 1,658.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.98/4,464.05 = 1,658.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.98x = 4,464.05 × 1,658.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.98x = 7,405,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,405,830.45/2,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.54

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