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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.26, 3,782.92 and 1,499.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.26, 3,782.92 and 1,499.26 is: 2,068.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.26 : 3,782.92 = 1,499.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.26/3,782.92 = 1,499.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.26x = 3,782.92 × 1,499.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.26x = 5,671,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,671,580.64/2,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.97

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