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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.48, 4,090.90 and 1,637.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.48, 4,090.90 and 1,637.97 is: 2,260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.48 : 4,090.90 = 1,637.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.48/4,090.90 = 1,637.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.48x = 4,090.90 × 1,637.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.48x = 6,700,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,700,771.47/2,964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.35

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