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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.82, 4,095.90 and 1,641.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.82, 4,095.90 and 1,641.84 is: 2,265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.82 : 4,095.90 = 1,641.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.82/4,095.90 = 1,641.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.82x = 4,095.90 × 1,641.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.82x = 6,724,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,724,812.46/2,967.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.91

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