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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.26, 4,030.49 and 1,741.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.26, 4,030.49 and 1,741.41 is: 2,403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.26 : 4,030.49 = 1,741.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.26/4,030.49 = 1,741.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.26x = 4,030.49 × 1,741.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.26x = 7,018,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018,726.88/2,920.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.46

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