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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.33, 4,079.67 and 1,630.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.33, 4,079.67 and 1,630.09 is: 2,249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.33 : 4,079.67 = 1,630.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.33/4,079.67 = 1,630.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.33x = 4,079.67 × 1,630.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.33x = 6,650,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,650,229.27/2,956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.49

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