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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.93, 4,562.90 and 1,742.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.93, 4,562.90 and 1,742.49 is: 2,613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.93 : 4,562.90 = 1,742.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.93/4,562.90 = 1,742.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.93x = 4,562.90 × 1,742.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.93x = 7,950,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,950,805.44/3,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.74

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