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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.93, 4,119.06 and 1,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.93, 4,119.06 and 1,658.62 is: 2,288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.93 : 4,119.06 = 1,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.93/4,119.06 = 1,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.93x = 4,119.06 × 1,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.93x = 6,831,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,831,955.30/2,984.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.82

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