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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.64, 3,783.42 and 1,499.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.64, 3,783.42 and 1,499.64 is: 2,069.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.64 : 3,783.42 = 1,499.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.64/3,783.42 = 1,499.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.64x = 3,783.42 × 1,499.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.64x = 5,673,767.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,767.97/2,741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.48

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