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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.79, 4,571.60 and 1,658.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.79, 4,571.60 and 1,658.47 is: 2,488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.79 : 4,571.60 = 1,658.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.79/4,571.60 = 1,658.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.79x = 4,571.60 × 1,658.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.79x = 7,581,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,861.45/3,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.48

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