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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.94, 4,059.60 and 1,682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.94, 4,059.60 and 1,682.74 is: 2,322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.94 : 4,059.60 = 1,682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.94/4,059.60 = 1,682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.94x = 4,059.60 × 1,682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.94x = 6,831,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,831,251.30/2,941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.02

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