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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.44, 4,112.88 and 2,391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.44, 4,112.88 and 2,391.52 is: 3,587.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.44 : 4,112.88 = 2,391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.44/4,112.88 = 2,391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.44x = 4,112.88 × 2,391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.44x = 9,836,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,836,034.78/2,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.91

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