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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.24, 4,117.49 and 1,282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.24, 4,117.49 and 1,282.51 is: 1,924.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.24 : 4,117.49 = 1,282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.24/4,117.49 = 1,282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.24x = 4,117.49 × 1,282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.24x = 5,280,722.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280,722.10/2,744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.29

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