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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.24, 4,119.40 and 1,658.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.24, 4,119.40 and 1,658.86 is: 2,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.24 : 4,119.40 = 1,658.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.24/4,119.40 = 1,658.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.24x = 4,119.40 × 1,658.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.24x = 6,833,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,507.88/2,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.10

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