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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.27, 4,086.36 and 1,634.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.27, 4,086.36 and 1,634.97 is: 2,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.27 : 4,086.36 = 1,634.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.27/4,086.36 = 1,634.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.27x = 4,086.36 × 1,634.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.27x = 6,681,076.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,076.01/2,961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.15

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