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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.74, 4,097.16 and 1,642.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.74, 4,097.16 and 1,642.55 is: 2,266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.74 : 4,097.16 = 1,642.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.74/4,097.16 = 1,642.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.74x = 4,097.16 × 1,642.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.74x = 6,729,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,729,769.67/2,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.88

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