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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.11, 4,059.72 and 1,762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.11, 4,059.72 and 1,762.56 is: 2,432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.11 : 4,059.72 = 1,762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.11/4,059.72 = 1,762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.11x = 4,059.72 × 1,762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.11x = 7,155,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155,500.08/2,941.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.93

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