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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.48, 4,106.46 and 1,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.48, 4,106.46 and 1,281.80 is: 1,920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.48 : 4,106.46 = 1,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.48/4,106.46 = 1,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.48x = 4,106.46 × 1,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.48x = 5,263,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,660.43/2,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.01

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