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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.32, 4,149.64 and 1,741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.32, 4,149.64 and 1,741.16 is: 2,609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.32 : 4,149.64 = 1,741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.32/4,149.64 = 1,741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.32x = 4,149.64 × 1,741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.32x = 7,225,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225,187.18/2,769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.01

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