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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.48, 4,118.36 and 1,658.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.48, 4,118.36 and 1,658.07 is: 2,288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.48 : 4,118.36 = 1,658.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.48/4,118.36 = 1,658.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.48x = 4,118.36 × 1,658.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.48x = 6,828,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828,520.87/2,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.01

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