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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.96, 3,952.20 and 1,940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.96, 3,952.20 and 1,940.44 is: 2,912.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.96 : 3,952.20 = 1,940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.96/3,952.20 = 1,940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.96x = 3,952.20 × 1,940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.96x = 7,669,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669,006.97/2,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.69

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