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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.34, 4,105.62 and 2,123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.34, 4,105.62 and 2,123.06 is: 3,179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.34 : 4,105.62 = 2,123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.34/4,105.62 = 2,123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.34x = 4,105.62 × 2,123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.34x = 8,716,477.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,716,477.60/2,741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.64

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