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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.89, 4,085.94 and 1,634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.89, 4,085.94 and 1,634.50 is: 2,255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.89 : 4,085.94 = 1,634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.89/4,085.94 = 1,634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.89x = 4,085.94 × 1,634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.89x = 6,678,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,678,458.72/2,960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.56

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