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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.94, 4,114.26 and 1,701.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.94, 4,114.26 and 1,701.66 is: 2,553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.94 : 4,114.26 = 1,701.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.94/4,114.26 = 1,701.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.94x = 4,114.26 × 1,701.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.94x = 7,001,071.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001,071.67/2,741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.33

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