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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.36, 5,261.96 and 1,658.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.36, 5,261.96 and 1,658.45 is: 2,488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.36 : 5,261.96 = 1,658.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.36/5,261.96 = 1,658.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.36x = 5,261.96 × 1,658.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.36x = 8,726,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,726,662.96/3,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.10

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