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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.81, 3,959.72 and 2,052.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.81, 3,959.72 and 2,052.44 is: 3,076.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.81 : 3,959.72 = 2,052.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.81/3,959.72 = 2,052.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.81x = 3,959.72 × 2,052.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.81x = 8,127,073.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,127,073.05/2,641.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.33

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