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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.78, 4,080.60 and 1,630.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.78, 4,080.60 and 1,630.76 is: 2,250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.78 : 4,080.60 = 1,630.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.78/4,080.60 = 1,630.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.78x = 4,080.60 × 1,630.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.78x = 6,654,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,654,479.26/2,956.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.58

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