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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.62, 4,080.32 and 1,630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.62, 4,080.32 and 1,630.32 is: 2,249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.62 : 4,080.32 = 1,630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.62/4,080.32 = 1,630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.62x = 4,080.32 × 1,630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.62x = 6,652,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,652,227.30/2,956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.94

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