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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.16, 4,111.74 and 2,329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.16, 4,111.74 and 2,329.68 is: 3,494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.16 : 4,111.74 = 2,329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.16/4,111.74 = 2,329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.16x = 4,111.74 × 2,329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.16x = 9,579,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,579,038.44/2,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.52

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