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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.41, 4,119.33 and 2,491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.41, 4,119.33 and 2,491.94 is: 3,730.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.41 : 4,119.33 = 2,491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.41/4,119.33 = 2,491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.41x = 4,119.33 × 2,491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.41x = 10,265,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265,123.20/2,751.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.86

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