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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.09, 4,086.12 and 1,634.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.09, 4,086.12 and 1,634.79 is: 2,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.09 : 4,086.12 = 1,634.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.09/4,086.12 = 1,634.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.09x = 4,086.12 × 1,634.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.09x = 6,679,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,679,926.66/2,961.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.90

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