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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.55, 4,197.99 and 1,341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.55, 4,197.99 and 1,341.74 is: 2,011.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.55 : 4,197.99 = 1,341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.55/4,197.99 = 1,341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.55x = 4,197.99 × 1,341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.55x = 5,632,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632,611.10/2,800.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.25

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