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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.09, 4,093.25 and 1,639.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.09, 4,093.25 and 1,639.77 is: 2,262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.09 : 4,093.25 = 1,639.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.09/4,093.25 = 1,639.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.09x = 4,093.25 × 1,639.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.09x = 6,711,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,711,988.55/2,966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.91

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