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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.66, 4,087.02 and 1,635.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.66, 4,087.02 and 1,635.33 is: 2,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.66 : 4,087.02 = 1,635.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.66/4,087.02 = 1,635.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.66x = 4,087.02 × 1,635.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.66x = 6,683,635.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,683,635.61/2,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.72

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