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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.75, 4,086.05 and 1,634.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.75, 4,086.05 and 1,634.58 is: 2,255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.75 : 4,086.05 = 1,634.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.75/4,086.05 = 1,634.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.75x = 4,086.05 × 1,634.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.75x = 6,678,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,678,967.44/2,960.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.83

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