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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.49, 3,961.40 and 1,341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.49, 3,961.40 and 1,341.33 is: 2,013.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.49 : 3,961.40 = 1,341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.49/3,961.40 = 1,341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.49x = 3,961.40 × 1,341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.49x = 5,313,537.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,313,537.96/2,639.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.09

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