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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.08, 3,962.34 and 1,101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.08, 3,962.34 and 1,101.72 is: 1,652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.08 : 3,962.34 = 1,101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.08/3,962.34 = 1,101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.08x = 3,962.34 × 1,101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.08x = 4,365,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,389.22/2,641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.88

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