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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.64, 3,639.41 and 1,930.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.64, 3,639.41 and 1,930.91 is: 2,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.64 : 3,639.41 = 1,930.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.64/3,639.41 = 1,930.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.64x = 3,639.41 × 1,930.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.64x = 7,027,373.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,373.16/2,639.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.25

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