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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.70, 4,095.44 and 1,641.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.70, 4,095.44 and 1,641.42 is: 2,265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.70 : 4,095.44 = 1,641.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.70/4,095.44 = 1,641.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.70x = 4,095.44 × 1,641.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.70x = 6,722,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,308.44/2,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.16

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