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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.35, 4,092.40 and 1,639.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.35, 4,092.40 and 1,639.03 is: 2,261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.35 : 4,092.40 = 1,639.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.35/4,092.40 = 1,639.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.35x = 4,092.40 × 1,639.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.35x = 6,707,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,707,545.13/2,965.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.97

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