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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.44, 4,082.60 and 1,632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.44, 4,082.60 and 1,632.14 is: 2,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.44 : 4,082.60 = 1,632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.44/4,082.60 = 1,632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.44x = 4,082.60 × 1,632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.44x = 6,663,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,374.76/2,958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.33

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