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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.65, 4,411.05 and 1,709.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.65, 4,411.05 and 1,709.41 is: 2,563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.65 : 4,411.05 = 1,709.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.65/4,411.05 = 1,709.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.65x = 4,411.05 × 1,709.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.65x = 7,540,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,292.98/2,941.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.29

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