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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.04, 3,963.48 and 1,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.04, 3,963.48 and 1,274 is: 1,911.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.04 : 3,963.48 = 1,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.04/3,963.48 = 1,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.04x = 3,963.48 × 1,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.04x = 5,049,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049,473.52/2,641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.93

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