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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.02, 4,029.81 and 1,741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.02, 4,029.81 and 1,741.14 is: 2,402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.02 : 4,029.81 = 1,741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.02/4,029.81 = 1,741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.02x = 4,029.81 × 1,741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.02x = 7,016,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,016,463.38/2,920.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.88

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