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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.43, 3,941.10 and 1,241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.43, 3,941.10 and 1,241.43 is: 1,862.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.43 : 3,941.10 = 1,241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.43/3,941.10 = 1,241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.43x = 3,941.10 × 1,241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.43x = 4,892,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,599.77/2,627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.12

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