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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.16, 3,783.39 and 1,746.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.16, 3,783.39 and 1,746.21 is: 2,410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.16 : 3,783.39 = 1,746.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.16/3,783.39 = 1,746.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.16x = 3,783.39 × 1,746.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.16x = 6,606,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,593.45/2,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.15

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