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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.74, 3,950.34 and 1,939.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.74, 3,950.34 and 1,939.18 is: 2,910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.74 : 3,950.34 = 1,939.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.74/3,950.34 = 1,939.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.74x = 3,950.34 × 1,939.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.74x = 7,660,420.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,420.32/2,631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.78

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