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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.82, 4,085.97 and 1,634.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.82, 4,085.97 and 1,634.49 is: 2,255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.82 : 4,085.97 = 1,634.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.82/4,085.97 = 1,634.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.82x = 4,085.97 × 1,634.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.82x = 6,678,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,678,477.11/2,960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.62

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