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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.74, 4,059.45 and 1,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.74, 4,059.45 and 1,683 is: 2,322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.74 : 4,059.45 = 1,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.74/4,059.45 = 1,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.74x = 4,059.45 × 1,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.74x = 6,832,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,054.35/2,941.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.45

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