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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.78, 3,950.51 and 2,341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.78, 3,950.51 and 2,341.13 is: 3,514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.78 : 3,950.51 = 2,341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.78/3,950.51 = 2,341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.78x = 3,950.51 × 2,341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.78x = 9,248,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,248,655.65/2,631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.23

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