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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.31, 4,105.43 and 1,751.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.31, 4,105.43 and 1,751.06 is: 2,622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.31 : 4,105.43 = 1,751.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.31/4,105.43 = 1,751.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.31x = 4,105.43 × 1,751.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.31x = 7,188,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,839.24/2,741.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.41

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