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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.78, 4,094.12 and 1,640.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.78, 4,094.12 and 1,640.52 is: 2,263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.78 : 4,094.12 = 1,640.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.78/4,094.12 = 1,640.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.78x = 4,094.12 × 1,640.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.78x = 6,716,477.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,477.54/2,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.90

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