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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.68, 3,940.38 and 2,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.68, 3,940.38 and 2,041.48 is: 3,064.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.68 : 3,940.38 = 2,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.68/3,940.38 = 2,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.68x = 3,940.38 × 2,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.68x = 8,044,206.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,044,206.96/2,624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.83

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