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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.80, 3,953.34 and 1,946.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.80, 3,953.34 and 1,946.82 is: 2,913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.80 : 3,953.34 = 1,946.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.80/3,953.34 = 1,946.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.80x = 3,953.34 × 1,946.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.80x = 7,696,441.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,696,441.38/2,641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.33

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