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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.92, 2,941.08 and 1,744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.92, 2,941.08 and 1,744.08 is: 2,399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.92 : 2,941.08 = 1,744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.92/2,941.08 = 1,744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.92x = 2,941.08 × 1,744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.92x = 5,129,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,478.81/2,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.28

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