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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.35, 2,741.34 and 1,241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.35, 2,741.34 and 1,241.39 is: 1,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.35 : 2,741.34 = 1,241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.35/2,741.34 = 1,241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.35x = 2,741.34 × 1,241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.35x = 3,403,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,072.06/1,826.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.32

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