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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.61, 4,058.70 and 1,682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.61, 4,058.70 and 1,682.29 is: 2,321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.61 : 4,058.70 = 1,682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.61/4,058.70 = 1,682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.61x = 4,058.70 × 1,682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.61x = 6,827,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827,910.42/2,941.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.15

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