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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.15, 4,088.01 and 1,635.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.15, 4,088.01 and 1,635.97 is: 2,257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.15 : 4,088.01 = 1,635.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.15/4,088.01 = 1,635.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.15x = 4,088.01 × 1,635.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.15x = 6,687,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,687,861.72/2,962.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.77

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