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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.01, 3,650.41 and 1,948.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.01, 3,650.41 and 1,948.69 is: 2,916.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.01 : 3,650.41 = 1,948.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.01/3,650.41 = 1,948.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.01x = 3,650.41 × 1,948.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.01x = 7,113,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,113,517.46/2,439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.56

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