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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.40, 4,090.92 and 1,638.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.40, 4,090.92 and 1,638.08 is: 2,260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.40 : 4,090.92 = 1,638.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.40/4,090.92 = 1,638.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.40x = 4,090.92 × 1,638.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.40x = 6,701,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,701,254.23/2,964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.58

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