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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.89, 4,111.60 and 1,354.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.89, 4,111.60 and 1,354.69 is: 2,031.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.89 : 4,111.60 = 1,354.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.89/4,111.60 = 1,354.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.89x = 4,111.60 × 1,354.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.89x = 5,569,936.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,569,936.51/2,741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.42

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