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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.85, 3,175.34 and 1,741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.85, 3,175.34 and 1,741.33 is: 2,402.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.85 : 3,175.34 = 1,741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.85/3,175.34 = 1,741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.85x = 3,175.34 × 1,741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.85x = 5,529,310.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,529,310.06/2,301.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.11

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