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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.33, 3,964.88 and 1,945.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.33, 3,964.88 and 1,945.83 is: 2,920.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.33 : 3,964.88 = 1,945.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.33/3,964.88 = 1,945.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.33x = 3,964.88 × 1,945.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.33x = 7,714,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714,982.45/2,641.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.87

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