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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.41, 3,265.11 and 1,950.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.41, 3,265.11 and 1,950.41 is: 2,685.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.41 : 3,265.11 = 1,950.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.41/3,265.11 = 1,950.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.41x = 3,265.11 × 1,950.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.41x = 6,368,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,368,311.36/2,371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.45

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