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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.02, 4,084.74 and 1,633.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.02, 4,084.74 and 1,633.70 is: 2,254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.02 : 4,084.74 = 1,633.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.02/4,084.74 = 1,633.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.02x = 4,084.74 × 1,633.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.02x = 6,673,233.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,673,233.29/2,960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.45

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