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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.74, 4,085.82 and 1,634.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.74, 4,085.82 and 1,634.41 is: 2,255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.74 : 4,085.82 = 1,634.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.74/4,085.82 = 1,634.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.74x = 4,085.82 × 1,634.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.74x = 6,677,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,677,905.07/2,960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.49

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