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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.22, 4,111.80 and 1,182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.22, 4,111.80 and 1,182.32 is: 1,773.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.22 : 4,111.80 = 1,182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.22/4,111.80 = 1,182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.22x = 4,111.80 × 1,182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.22x = 4,861,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,453.80/2,741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.46

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