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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.33, 4,082.34 and 1,631.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.33, 4,082.34 and 1,631.78 is: 2,251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.33 : 4,082.34 = 1,631.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.33/4,082.34 = 1,631.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.33x = 4,082.34 × 1,631.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.33x = 6,661,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,661,480.77/2,958.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.77

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