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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.71, 4,088.54 and 1,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.71, 4,088.54 and 1,636.40 is: 2,258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.71 : 4,088.54 = 1,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.71/4,088.54 = 1,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.71x = 4,088.54 × 1,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.71x = 6,690,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,690,501.17/2,962.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.24

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