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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.62, 4,092.58 and 1,639.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.62, 4,092.58 and 1,639.36 is: 2,262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.62 : 4,092.58 = 1,639.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.62/4,092.58 = 1,639.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.62x = 4,092.58 × 1,639.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.62x = 6,709,203.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,709,203.75/2,965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.33

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