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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.82, 4,059.46 and 1,682.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.82, 4,059.46 and 1,682.47 is: 2,321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.82 : 4,059.46 = 1,682.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.82/4,059.46 = 1,682.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.82x = 4,059.46 × 1,682.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.82x = 6,829,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,829,919.67/2,941.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.66

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