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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.96, 4,080.79 and 1,630.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.96, 4,080.79 and 1,630.67 is: 2,250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.96 : 4,080.79 = 1,630.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.96/4,080.79 = 1,630.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.96x = 4,080.79 × 1,630.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.96x = 6,654,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,654,398.88/2,956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.42

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