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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.05, 3,770.69 and 2,403.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.05, 3,770.69 and 2,403.43 is: 3,306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.05 : 3,770.69 = 2,403.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.05/3,770.69 = 2,403.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.05x = 3,770.69 × 2,403.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.05x = 9,062,558.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,062,558.60/2,741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.24

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