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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.97, 4,083.39 and 1,632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.97, 4,083.39 and 1,632.66 is: 2,253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.97 : 4,083.39 = 1,632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.97/4,083.39 = 1,632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.97x = 4,083.39 × 1,632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.97x = 6,666,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,787.52/2,958.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.08

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