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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.96, 4,113.30 and 1,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.96, 4,113.30 and 1,281.44 is: 1,922.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.96 : 4,113.30 = 1,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.96/4,113.30 = 1,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.96x = 4,113.30 × 1,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.96x = 5,270,947.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270,947.15/2,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.33

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