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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.41, 3,961.31 and 2,120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.41, 3,961.31 and 2,120.18 is: 3,179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.41 : 3,961.31 = 2,120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.41/3,961.31 = 2,120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.41x = 3,961.31 × 2,120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.41x = 8,398,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,398,659.83/2,641.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.61

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