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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.68, 3,782.28 and 1,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.68, 3,782.28 and 1,994.24 is: 2,751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.68 : 3,782.28 = 1,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.68/3,782.28 = 1,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.68x = 3,782.28 × 1,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.68x = 7,542,774.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,774.07/2,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.15

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