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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.38, 4,058.82 and 1,682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.38, 4,058.82 and 1,682.46 is: 2,321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.38 : 4,058.82 = 1,682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.38/4,058.82 = 1,682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.38x = 4,058.82 × 1,682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.38x = 6,828,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828,802.30/2,941.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.63

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