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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.63, 4,085.63 and 1,634.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.63, 4,085.63 and 1,634.31 is: 2,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.63 : 4,085.63 = 1,634.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.63/4,085.63 = 1,634.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.63x = 4,085.63 × 1,634.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.63x = 6,677,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,677,185.97/2,960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.33

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