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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.29, 4,058.97 and 1,763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.29, 4,058.97 and 1,763.04 is: 2,432.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.29 : 4,058.97 = 1,763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.29/4,058.97 = 1,763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.29x = 4,058.97 × 1,763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.29x = 7,156,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,156,126.47/2,941.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.99

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