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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.23, 4,090.59 and 1,637.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.23, 4,090.59 and 1,637.94 is: 2,260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.23 : 4,090.59 = 1,637.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.23/4,090.59 = 1,637.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.23x = 4,090.59 × 1,637.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.23x = 6,700,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,700,140.98/2,964.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.33

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