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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.88, 3,961.68 and 1,080.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.88, 3,961.68 and 1,080.82 is: 1,620.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.88 : 3,961.68 = 1,080.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.88/3,961.68 = 1,080.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.88x = 3,961.68 × 1,080.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.88x = 4,281,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,862.98/2,641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.76

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