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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.16, 4,086.48 and 1,634.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.16, 4,086.48 and 1,634.86 is: 2,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.16 : 4,086.48 = 1,634.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.16/4,086.48 = 1,634.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.16x = 4,086.48 × 1,634.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.16x = 6,680,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,822.69/2,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.15

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