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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.25, 4,086.47 and 1,634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.25, 4,086.47 and 1,634.92 is: 2,256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.25 : 4,086.47 = 1,634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.25/4,086.47 = 1,634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.25x = 4,086.47 × 1,634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.25x = 6,681,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,045.40/2,961.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.16

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