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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.59, 3,733.43 and 2,041.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.59, 3,733.43 and 2,041.61 is: 2,818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.59 : 3,733.43 = 2,041.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.59/3,733.43 = 2,041.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.59x = 3,733.43 × 2,041.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.59x = 7,622,179.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622,179.15/2,704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.24

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