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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.71, 4,095.39 and 1,641.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.71, 4,095.39 and 1,641.56 is: 2,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.71 : 4,095.39 = 1,641.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.71/4,095.39 = 1,641.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.71x = 4,095.39 × 1,641.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.71x = 6,722,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,828.41/2,967.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.33

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