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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.03, 4,119.08 and 1,658.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.03, 4,119.08 and 1,658.75 is: 2,288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.03 : 4,119.08 = 1,658.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.03/4,119.08 = 1,658.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.03x = 4,119.08 × 1,658.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.03x = 6,832,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,495.06/2,985.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.92

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