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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.62, 4,092.55 and 1,639.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.62, 4,092.55 and 1,639.32 is: 2,262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.62 : 4,092.55 = 1,639.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.62/4,092.55 = 1,639.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.62x = 4,092.55 × 1,639.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.62x = 6,708,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,708,999.07/2,965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.26

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