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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.58, 4,106.18 and 1,631.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.58, 4,106.18 and 1,631.16 is: 2,250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.58 : 4,106.18 = 1,631.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.58/4,106.18 = 1,631.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.58x = 4,106.18 × 1,631.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.58x = 6,697,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,697,840.65/2,975.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.94

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