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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.04, 3,782.56 and 1,499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.04, 3,782.56 and 1,499.04 is: 2,068.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.04 : 3,782.56 = 1,499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.04/3,782.56 = 1,499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.04x = 3,782.56 × 1,499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.04x = 5,670,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670,208.74/2,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.63

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