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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.39, 4,094.68 and 1,640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.39, 4,094.68 and 1,640.88 is: 2,264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.39 : 4,094.68 = 1,640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.39/4,094.68 = 1,640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.39x = 4,094.68 × 1,640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.39x = 6,718,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718,878.52/2,967.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.24

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