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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.93, 4,232.74 and 1,741.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.93, 4,232.74 and 1,741.06 is: 2,402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.93 : 4,232.74 = 1,741.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.93/4,232.74 = 1,741.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.93x = 4,232.74 × 1,741.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.93x = 7,369,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369,433.14/3,066.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.87

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