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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.32, 4,085.12 and 1,634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.32, 4,085.12 and 1,634.08 is: 2,254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.32 : 4,085.12 = 1,634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.32/4,085.12 = 1,634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.32x = 4,085.12 × 1,634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.32x = 6,675,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,412.89/2,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.96

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