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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.06, 4,119.30 and 1,658.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.06, 4,119.30 and 1,658.70 is: 2,288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.06 : 4,119.30 = 1,658.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.06/4,119.30 = 1,658.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.06x = 4,119.30 × 1,658.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.06x = 6,832,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,682.91/2,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.96

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