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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.11, 4,084.94 and 1,633.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.11, 4,084.94 and 1,633.89 is: 2,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.11 : 4,084.94 = 1,633.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.11/4,084.94 = 1,633.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.11x = 4,084.94 × 1,633.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.11x = 6,674,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,352.83/2,960.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.76

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