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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.72, 4,112.34 and 1,425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.72, 4,112.34 and 1,425.46 is: 2,138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.72 : 4,112.34 = 1,425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.72/4,112.34 = 1,425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.72x = 4,112.34 × 1,425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.72x = 5,861,976.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,861,976.18/2,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.07

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