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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.70, 4,087.08 and 1,635.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.70, 4,087.08 and 1,635.39 is: 2,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.70 : 4,087.08 = 1,635.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.70/4,087.08 = 1,635.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.70x = 4,087.08 × 1,635.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.70x = 6,683,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,683,969.76/2,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.80

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