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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.08, 3,960.06 and 1,081.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.08, 3,960.06 and 1,081.86 is: 1,622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.08 : 3,960.06 = 1,081.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.08/3,960.06 = 1,081.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.08x = 3,960.06 × 1,081.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.08x = 4,284,230.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,230.51/2,641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.15

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