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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.38, 3,963.51 and 1,878.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.38, 3,963.51 and 1,878.18 is: 2,818.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.38 : 3,963.51 = 1,878.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.38/3,963.51 = 1,878.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.38x = 3,963.51 × 1,878.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.38x = 7,444,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,444,185.21/2,641.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.29

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