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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.33, 4,112.61 and 1,279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.33, 4,112.61 and 1,279.69 is: 1,919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.33 : 4,112.61 = 1,279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.33/4,112.61 = 1,279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.33x = 4,112.61 × 1,279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.33x = 5,262,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262,850.81/2,741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.81

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