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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.89, 4,080.31 and 1,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.89, 4,080.31 and 1,630.60 is: 2,250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.89 : 4,080.31 = 1,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.89/4,080.31 = 1,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.89x = 4,080.31 × 1,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.89x = 6,653,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,653,353.49/2,956.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.12

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