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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.93, 4,093.07 and 1,639.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.93, 4,093.07 and 1,639.76 is: 2,262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.93 : 4,093.07 = 1,639.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.93/4,093.07 = 1,639.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.93x = 4,093.07 × 1,639.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.93x = 6,711,623.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,711,623.80/2,965.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.91

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