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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.19, 4,568.49 and 1,658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.19, 4,568.49 and 1,658.24 is: 2,490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.19 : 4,568.49 = 1,658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.19/4,568.49 = 1,658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.19x = 4,568.49 × 1,658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.19x = 7,575,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,575,647.15/3,042.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.19

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