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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.34, 4,093.57 and 1,640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.34, 4,093.57 and 1,640.08 is: 2,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.34 : 4,093.57 = 1,640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.34/4,093.57 = 1,640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.34x = 4,093.57 × 1,640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.34x = 6,713,767.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713,767.95/2,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.32

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