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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.89, 3,867.48 and 1,741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.89, 3,867.48 and 1,741.02 is: 2,401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.89 : 3,867.48 = 1,741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.89/3,867.48 = 1,741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.89x = 3,867.48 × 1,741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.89x = 6,733,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,733,360.03/2,803.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.44

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