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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.63, 4,093.89 and 1,640.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.63, 4,093.89 and 1,640.30 is: 2,263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.63 : 4,093.89 = 1,640.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.63/4,093.89 = 1,640.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.63x = 4,093.89 × 1,640.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.63x = 6,715,207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,207.77/2,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.58

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