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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.48, 4,085.50 and 1,841.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.48, 4,085.50 and 1,841.94 is: 2,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.48 : 4,085.50 = 1,841.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.48/4,085.50 = 1,841.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.48x = 4,085.50 × 1,841.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.48x = 7,525,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,245.87/2,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.90

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