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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.81, 4,094.70 and 2,641.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.81, 4,094.70 and 2,641.66 is: 3,637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.81 : 4,094.70 = 2,641.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.81/4,094.70 = 2,641.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.81x = 4,094.70 × 2,641.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.81x = 10,816,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,816,798.60/2,973.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.35

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