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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.26, 4,082.34 and 1,632.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.26, 4,082.34 and 1,632.09 is: 2,252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.26 : 4,082.34 = 1,632.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.26/4,082.34 = 1,632.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.26x = 4,082.34 × 1,632.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.26x = 6,662,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,662,746.29/2,958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.26

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