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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.49, 4,141.40 and 1,741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.49, 4,141.40 and 1,741.82 is: 2,403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.49 : 4,141.40 = 1,741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.49/4,141.40 = 1,741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.49x = 4,141.40 × 1,741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.49x = 7,213,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,213,564.64/3,001.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.33

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