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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.61, 4,117.79 and 1,701.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.61, 4,117.79 and 1,701.19 is: 2,552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.61 : 4,117.79 = 1,701.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.61/4,117.79 = 1,701.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.61x = 4,117.79 × 1,701.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.61x = 7,005,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005,143.17/2,744.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.33

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