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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.64, 4,118.49 and 1,658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.64, 4,118.49 and 1,658.13 is: 2,288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.64 : 4,118.49 = 1,658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.64/4,118.49 = 1,658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.64x = 4,118.49 × 1,658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.64x = 6,828,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828,991.82/2,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.05

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