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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.71, 4,092.69 and 1,639.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.71, 4,092.69 and 1,639.41 is: 2,262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.71 : 4,092.69 = 1,639.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.71/4,092.69 = 1,639.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.71x = 4,092.69 × 1,639.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.71x = 6,709,596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,709,596.91/2,965.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.39

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