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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.22, 3,939.68 and 1,241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.22, 3,939.68 and 1,241.48 is: 1,859.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.22 : 3,939.68 = 1,241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.22/3,939.68 = 1,241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.22x = 3,939.68 × 1,241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.22x = 4,891,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891,008.02/2,630.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.54

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