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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.65, 3,358.62 and 1,749.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.65, 3,358.62 and 1,749.03 is: 2,620.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.65 : 3,358.62 = 1,749.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.65/3,358.62 = 1,749.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.65x = 3,358.62 × 1,749.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.65x = 5,874,327.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,874,327.14/2,241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.54

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