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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.13, 3,782.81 and 1,499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.13, 3,782.81 and 1,499.13 is: 2,068.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.13 : 3,782.81 = 1,499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.13/3,782.81 = 1,499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.13x = 3,782.81 × 1,499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.13x = 5,670,923.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670,923.96/2,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.83

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