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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.41, 4,141.94 and 1,657.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.41, 4,141.94 and 1,657.10 is: 2,286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.41 : 4,141.94 = 1,657.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.41/4,141.94 = 1,657.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.41x = 4,141.94 × 1,657.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.41x = 6,863,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,863,623.27/3,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.80

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