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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.87, 4,080.48 and 1,630.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.87, 4,080.48 and 1,630.66 is: 2,250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.87 : 4,080.48 = 1,630.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.87/4,080.48 = 1,630.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.87x = 4,080.48 × 1,630.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.87x = 6,653,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,653,875.52/2,956.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.31

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