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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.28, 4,085.16 and 1,634.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.28, 4,085.16 and 1,634.01 is: 2,254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.28 : 4,085.16 = 1,634.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.28/4,085.16 = 1,634.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.28x = 4,085.16 × 1,634.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.28x = 6,675,192.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,192.29/2,960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.92

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