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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.99, 4,080.51 and 1,630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.99, 4,080.51 and 1,630.62 is: 2,250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.99 : 4,080.51 = 1,630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.99/4,080.51 = 1,630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.99x = 4,080.51 × 1,630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.99x = 6,653,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,653,761.22/2,956.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.18

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