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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.17, 3,958.44 and 2,011.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.17, 3,958.44 and 2,011.77 is: 3,015.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.17 : 3,958.44 = 2,011.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.17/3,958.44 = 2,011.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.17x = 3,958.44 × 2,011.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.17x = 7,963,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,963,463.29/2,641.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.12

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