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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.80, 4,085.84 and 1,634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.80, 4,085.84 and 1,634.50 is: 2,255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.80 : 4,085.84 = 1,634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.80/4,085.84 = 1,634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.80x = 4,085.84 × 1,634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.80x = 6,678,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,678,305.48/2,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.57

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