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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.01, 4,196.70 and 1,782.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.01, 4,196.70 and 1,782.99 is: 2,460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.01 : 4,196.70 = 1,782.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.01/4,196.70 = 1,782.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.01x = 4,196.70 × 1,782.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.01x = 7,482,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,482,674.13/3,041.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.59

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