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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.09, 4,084.93 and 1,633.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.09, 4,084.93 and 1,633.89 is: 2,254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.09 : 4,084.93 = 1,633.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.09/4,084.93 = 1,633.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.09x = 4,084.93 × 1,633.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.09x = 6,674,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,320.66/2,960.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.77

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