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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.85, 4,085.93 and 1,634.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.85, 4,085.93 and 1,634.52 is: 2,255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.85 : 4,085.93 = 1,634.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.85/4,085.93 = 1,634.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.85x = 4,085.93 × 1,634.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.85x = 6,678,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,678,553.71/2,960.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.62

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