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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.22, 4,093.32 and 1,639.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.22, 4,093.32 and 1,639.85 is: 2,262.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.22 : 4,093.32 = 1,639.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.22/4,093.32 = 1,639.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.22x = 4,093.32 × 1,639.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.22x = 6,712,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712,430.80/2,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.96

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