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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.13, 3,330.36 and 1,741.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.13, 3,330.36 and 1,741.49 is: 2,403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.13 : 3,330.36 = 1,741.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.13/3,330.36 = 1,741.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.13x = 3,330.36 × 1,741.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.13x = 5,799,779.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,779.93/2,413.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.43

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