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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.88, 3,961.91 and 886.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.88, 3,961.91 and 886.61 is: 1,329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.88 : 3,961.91 = 886.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.88/3,961.91 = 886.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.88x = 3,961.91 × 886.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.88x = 3,512,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,681.15/2,641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.61

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