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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.48, 4,092.28 and 1,639.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.48, 4,092.28 and 1,639.10 is: 2,261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.48 : 4,092.28 = 1,639.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.48/4,092.28 = 1,639.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.48x = 4,092.28 × 1,639.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.48x = 6,707,656.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,707,656.15/2,965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.92

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