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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.80, 4,088.64 and 1,636.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.80, 4,088.64 and 1,636.59 is: 2,258.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.80 : 4,088.64 = 1,636.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.80/4,088.64 = 1,636.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.80x = 4,088.64 × 1,636.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.80x = 6,691,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691,427.34/2,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.48

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