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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.02, 4,119.46 and 1,658.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.02, 4,119.46 and 1,658.85 is: 2,289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.02 : 4,119.46 = 1,658.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.02/4,119.46 = 1,658.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.02x = 4,119.46 × 1,658.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.02x = 6,833,566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,566.22/2,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.29

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