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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.66, 4,086.58 and 1,841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.66, 4,086.58 and 1,841.04 is: 2,541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.66 : 4,086.58 = 1,841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.66/4,086.58 = 1,841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.66x = 4,086.58 × 1,841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.66x = 7,523,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,523,557.24/2,960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.18

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