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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.80, 3,950.45 and 1,939.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.80, 3,950.45 and 1,939.25 is: 2,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.80 : 3,950.45 = 1,939.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.80/3,950.45 = 1,939.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.80x = 3,950.45 × 1,939.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.80x = 7,660,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,880.71/2,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.90

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