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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.82, 4,083.36 and 1,632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.82, 4,083.36 and 1,632.52 is: 2,252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.82 : 4,083.36 = 1,632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.82/4,083.36 = 1,632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.82x = 4,083.36 × 1,632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.82x = 6,666,166.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,166.87/2,958.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.98

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