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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.24, 4,085.33 and 1,633.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.24, 4,085.33 and 1,633.95 is: 2,254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.24 : 4,085.33 = 1,633.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.24/4,085.33 = 1,633.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.24x = 4,085.33 × 1,633.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.24x = 6,675,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,216.78/2,960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.96

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