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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.93, 3,962.94 and 1,255.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.93, 3,962.94 and 1,255.41 is: 1,883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.93 : 3,962.94 = 1,255.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.93/3,962.94 = 1,255.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.93x = 3,962.94 × 1,255.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.93x = 4,975,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,109.80/2,641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.13

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