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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.08, 4,086.22 and 1,634.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.08, 4,086.22 and 1,634.77 is: 2,255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.08 : 4,086.22 = 1,634.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.08/4,086.22 = 1,634.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.08x = 4,086.22 × 1,634.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.08x = 6,680,001.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,001.26/2,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.94

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