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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.24, 3,741.58 and 1,662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.24, 3,741.58 and 1,662.68 is: 2,294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.24 : 3,741.58 = 1,662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.24/3,741.58 = 1,662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.24x = 3,741.58 × 1,662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.24x = 6,221,050.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221,050.23/2,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.54

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