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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.28, 4,059.29 and 1,682.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.28, 4,059.29 and 1,682.45 is: 2,321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.28 : 4,059.29 = 1,682.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.28/4,059.29 = 1,682.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.28x = 4,059.29 × 1,682.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.28x = 6,829,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,829,552.46/2,941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.97

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