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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.96, 3,686.32 and 1,941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.96, 3,686.32 and 1,941.28 is: 2,909.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.96 : 3,686.32 = 1,941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.96/3,686.32 = 1,941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.96x = 3,686.32 × 1,941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.96x = 7,156,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,156,179.29/2,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.06

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