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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.06, 4,094.65 and 1,640.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.06, 4,094.65 and 1,640.89 is: 2,264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.06 : 4,094.65 = 1,640.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.06/4,094.65 = 1,640.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.06x = 4,094.65 × 1,640.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.06x = 6,718,877.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718,877.41/2,967.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.49

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