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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.42, 4,987.44 and 1,658.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.42, 4,987.44 and 1,658.51 is: 2,484.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.42 : 4,987.44 = 1,658.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.42/4,987.44 = 1,658.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.42x = 4,987.44 × 1,658.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.42x = 8,271,694.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271,694.18/3,329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.43

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