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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.79, 4,103.12 and 2,242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.79, 4,103.12 and 2,242.43 is: 3,355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.79 : 4,103.12 = 2,242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.79/4,103.12 = 2,242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.79x = 4,103.12 × 2,242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.79x = 9,200,927.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200,927.65/2,741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.81

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