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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.88, 4,059.92 and 1,682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.88, 4,059.92 and 1,682.94 is: 2,322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.88 : 4,059.92 = 1,682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.88/4,059.92 = 1,682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.88x = 4,059.92 × 1,682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.88x = 6,832,605.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,605.97/2,941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.53

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