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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.06, 4,140.79 and 1,741.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.06, 4,140.79 and 1,741.38 is: 2,402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.06 : 4,140.79 = 1,741.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.06/4,140.79 = 1,741.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.06x = 4,140.79 × 1,741.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.06x = 7,210,688.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,210,688.89/3,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.72

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