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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.90, 4,094.21 and 1,640.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.90, 4,094.21 and 1,640.68 is: 2,264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.90 : 4,094.21 = 1,640.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.90/4,094.21 = 1,640.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.90x = 4,094.21 × 1,640.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.90x = 6,717,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,717,282.33/2,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.08

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