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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.28, 4,094.82 and 1,641.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.28, 4,094.82 and 1,641.02 is: 2,264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.28 : 4,094.82 = 1,641.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.28/4,094.82 = 1,641.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.28x = 4,094.82 × 1,641.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.28x = 6,719,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,719,681.52/2,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.59

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