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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.55, 4,079.86 and 1,630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.55, 4,079.86 and 1,630.27 is: 2,249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.55 : 4,079.86 = 1,630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.55/4,079.86 = 1,630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.55x = 4,079.86 × 1,630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.55x = 6,651,255.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,651,255.01/2,956.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.67

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