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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.43, 4,093.62 and 1,640.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.43, 4,093.62 and 1,640.15 is: 2,263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.43 : 4,093.62 = 1,640.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.43/4,093.62 = 1,640.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.43x = 4,093.62 × 1,640.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.43x = 6,714,130.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,714,130.37/2,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.37

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