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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.58, 4,085.54 and 1,634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.58, 4,085.54 and 1,634.25 is: 2,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.58 : 4,085.54 = 1,634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.58/4,085.54 = 1,634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.58x = 4,085.54 × 1,634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.58x = 6,676,816.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,816.22/2,960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.24

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