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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.34, 4,144.53 and 1,658.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.34, 4,144.53 and 1,658.87 is: 2,289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.34 : 4,144.53 = 1,658.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.34/4,144.53 = 1,658.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.34x = 4,144.53 × 1,658.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.34x = 6,875,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,875,236.48/3,003.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.20

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