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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.20, 4,094.71 and 1,640.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.20, 4,094.71 and 1,640.89 is: 2,264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.20 : 4,094.71 = 1,640.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.20/4,094.71 = 1,640.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.20x = 4,094.71 × 1,640.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.20x = 6,718,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718,968.69/2,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.41

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