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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.41, 4,082.55 and 1,632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.41, 4,082.55 and 1,632.08 is: 2,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.41 : 4,082.55 = 1,632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.41/4,082.55 = 1,632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.41x = 4,082.55 × 1,632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.41x = 6,663,027.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,027.79/2,958.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.24

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