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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.98, 3,954.69 and 1,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.98, 3,954.69 and 1,341.36 is: 2,010.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.98 : 3,954.69 = 1,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.98/3,954.69 = 1,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.98x = 3,954.69 × 1,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.98x = 5,304,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,304,662.98/2,638.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.12

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