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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.68, 3,743.64 and 1,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.68, 3,743.64 and 1,341 is: 2,009.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.68 : 3,743.64 = 1,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.68/3,743.64 = 1,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.68x = 3,743.64 × 1,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.68x = 5,020,221.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,221.24/2,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.95

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