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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.13, 4,114.14 and 1,281.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.13, 4,114.14 and 1,281.09 is: 1,922.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.13 : 4,114.14 = 1,281.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.13/4,114.14 = 1,281.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.13x = 4,114.14 × 1,281.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.13x = 5,270,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270,583.61/2,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.78

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