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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.85, 5,606.61 and 1,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.85, 5,606.61 and 1,658.74 is: 2,485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.85 : 5,606.61 = 1,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.85/5,606.61 = 1,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.85x = 5,606.61 × 1,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.85x = 9,299,908.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,908.27/3,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.38

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