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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.54, 4,082.36 and 1,632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.54, 4,082.36 and 1,632.30 is: 2,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.54 : 4,082.36 = 1,632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.54/4,082.36 = 1,632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.54x = 4,082.36 × 1,632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.54x = 6,663,636.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,636.23/2,958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.34

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