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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.56, 4,081.19 and 1,631.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.56, 4,081.19 and 1,631.23 is: 2,250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.56 : 4,081.19 = 1,631.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.56/4,081.19 = 1,631.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.56x = 4,081.19 × 1,631.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.56x = 6,657,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,657,341.20/2,957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.96

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