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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.78, 3,962.70 and 910.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.78, 3,962.70 and 910.42 is: 1,365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.78 : 3,962.70 = 910.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.78/3,962.70 = 910.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.78x = 3,962.70 × 910.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.78x = 3,607,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,721.33/2,641.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.64

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