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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.18, 4,093.57 and 1,639.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.18, 4,093.57 and 1,639.91 is: 2,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.18 : 4,093.57 = 1,639.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.18/4,093.57 = 1,639.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.18x = 4,093.57 × 1,639.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.18x = 6,713,065.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713,065.91/2,966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.20

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