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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.29, 4,111.92 and 1,700.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.29, 4,111.92 and 1,700.62 is: 2,550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.29 : 4,111.92 = 1,700.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.29/4,111.92 = 1,700.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.29x = 4,111.92 × 1,700.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.29x = 6,992,813.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,992,813.39/2,741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.92

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