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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.58, 4,096.64 and 1,642.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.58, 4,096.64 and 1,642.28 is: 2,266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.58 : 4,096.64 = 1,642.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.58/4,096.64 = 1,642.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.58x = 4,096.64 × 1,642.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.58x = 6,727,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,727,813.56/2,968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.34

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