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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.35, 4,085.37 and 1,633.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.35, 4,085.37 and 1,633.99 is: 2,254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.35 : 4,085.37 = 1,633.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.35/4,085.37 = 1,633.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.35x = 4,085.37 × 1,633.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.35x = 6,675,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,453.73/2,960.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.95

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