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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.08, 4,114.62 and 1,741.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.08, 4,114.62 and 1,741.08 is: 2,401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.08 : 4,114.62 = 1,741.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.08/4,114.62 = 1,741.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.08x = 4,114.62 × 1,741.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.08x = 7,163,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,163,882.59/2,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.51

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