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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,970.92, 5,955.51 and 1,630.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,970.92, 5,955.51 and 1,630.35 is: 2,445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,970.92 : 5,955.51 = 1,630.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,970.92/5,955.51 = 1,630.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,970.92x = 5,955.51 × 1,630.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,970.92x = 9,709,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,709,565.73/3,970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.17

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