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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.54, 4,118.69 and 1,658.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.54, 4,118.69 and 1,658.33 is: 2,288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.54 : 4,118.69 = 1,658.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.54/4,118.69 = 1,658.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.54x = 4,118.69 × 1,658.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.54x = 6,830,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,830,147.19/2,984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.51

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