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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.49, 4,118.40 and 1,658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.49, 4,118.40 and 1,658.10 is: 2,288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.49 : 4,118.40 = 1,658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.49/4,118.40 = 1,658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.49x = 4,118.40 × 1,658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.49x = 6,828,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828,719.04/2,984.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.07

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