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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.19, 3,960.46 and 885.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.19, 3,960.46 and 885.59 is: 1,327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.19 : 3,960.46 = 885.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.19/3,960.46 = 885.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.19x = 3,960.46 × 885.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.19x = 3,507,343.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,343.77/2,641.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.94

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