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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.05, 4,111.58 and 2,449.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.05, 4,111.58 and 2,449.45 is: 3,674.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.05 : 4,111.58 = 2,449.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.05/4,111.58 = 2,449.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.05x = 4,111.58 × 2,449.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.05x = 10,071,097.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,071,097.38/2,741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.18

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