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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.13, 4,086.36 and 1,634.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.13, 4,086.36 and 1,634.89 is: 2,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.13 : 4,086.36 = 1,634.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.13/4,086.36 = 1,634.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.13x = 4,086.36 × 1,634.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.13x = 6,680,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,749.10/2,961.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.15

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