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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.66, 4,082.97 and 1,632.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.66, 4,082.97 and 1,632.33 is: 2,252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.66 : 4,082.97 = 1,632.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.66/4,082.97 = 1,632.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.66x = 4,082.97 × 1,632.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.66x = 6,664,754.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,754.42/2,958.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.63

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