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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.55, 4,082.91 and 1,632.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.55, 4,082.91 and 1,632.35 is: 2,252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.55 : 4,082.91 = 1,632.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.55/4,082.91 = 1,632.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.55x = 4,082.91 × 1,632.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.55x = 6,664,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,738.14/2,958.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.70

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