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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.34, 3,781.89 and 1,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.34, 3,781.89 and 1,679.52 is: 2,317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.34 : 3,781.89 = 1,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.34/3,781.89 = 1,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.34x = 3,781.89 × 1,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.34x = 6,351,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,351,759.89/2,741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.03

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