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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.62, 3,950.76 and 2,351.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.62, 3,950.76 and 2,351.19 is: 3,516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.62 : 3,950.76 = 2,351.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.62/3,950.76 = 2,351.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.62x = 3,950.76 × 2,351.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.62x = 9,288,987.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,288,987.40/2,641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.40

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