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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.31, 4,093.35 and 1,639.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.31, 4,093.35 and 1,639.94 is: 2,263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.31 : 4,093.35 = 1,639.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.31/4,093.35 = 1,639.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.31x = 4,093.35 × 1,639.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.31x = 6,712,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712,848.40/2,966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.03

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