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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.49, 4,052.52 and 1,241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.49, 4,052.52 and 1,241.06 is: 1,861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.49 : 4,052.52 = 1,241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.49/4,052.52 = 1,241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.49x = 4,052.52 × 1,241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.49x = 5,029,420.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029,420.47/2,701.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.72

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