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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.53, 4,059.64 and 1,682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.53, 4,059.64 and 1,682.70 is: 2,322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.53 : 4,059.64 = 1,682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.53/4,059.64 = 1,682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.53x = 4,059.64 × 1,682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.53x = 6,831,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,831,152.02/2,941.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.31

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