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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.03, 4,084.89 and 1,633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.03, 4,084.89 and 1,633.86 is: 2,254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.03 : 4,084.89 = 1,633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.03/4,084.89 = 1,633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.03x = 4,084.89 × 1,633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.03x = 6,674,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,138.38/2,960.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.75

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