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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.06, 4,086.24 and 1,634.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.06, 4,086.24 and 1,634.82 is: 2,256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.06 : 4,086.24 = 1,634.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.06/4,086.24 = 1,634.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.06x = 4,086.24 × 1,634.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.06x = 6,680,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,266.88/2,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.04

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