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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.27, 4,095.02 and 1,640.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.27, 4,095.02 and 1,640.99 is: 2,264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.27 : 4,095.02 = 1,640.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.27/4,095.02 = 1,640.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.27x = 4,095.02 × 1,640.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.27x = 6,719,901.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,719,901.21/2,967.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.68

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