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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.52, 4,093.80 and 1,640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.52, 4,093.80 and 1,640.32 is: 2,263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.52 : 4,093.80 = 1,640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.52/4,093.80 = 1,640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.52x = 4,093.80 × 1,640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.52x = 6,715,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,142.02/2,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.64

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