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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.27, 4,093.41 and 1,639.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.27, 4,093.41 and 1,639.95 is: 2,263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.27 : 4,093.41 = 1,639.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.27/4,093.41 = 1,639.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.27x = 4,093.41 × 1,639.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.27x = 6,712,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712,973.92/2,966.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.10

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