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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.33, 4,086.57 and 1,635.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.33, 4,086.57 and 1,635.09 is: 2,256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.33 : 4,086.57 = 1,635.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.33/4,086.57 = 1,635.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.33x = 4,086.57 × 1,635.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.33x = 6,681,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,909.74/2,961.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.39

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