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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.34, 4,087.78 and 1,635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.34, 4,087.78 and 1,635.72 is: 2,257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.34 : 4,087.78 = 1,635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.34/4,087.78 = 1,635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.34x = 4,087.78 × 1,635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.34x = 6,686,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,686,463.50/2,962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.16

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