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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.67, 4,059.03 and 1,682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.67, 4,059.03 and 1,682.52 is: 2,321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.67 : 4,059.03 = 1,682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.67/4,059.03 = 1,682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.67x = 4,059.03 × 1,682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.67x = 6,829,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,829,390.74/2,941.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.60

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