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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.94, 4,258.59 and 1,741.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.94, 4,258.59 and 1,741.83 is: 2,403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.94 : 4,258.59 = 1,741.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.94/4,258.59 = 1,741.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.94x = 4,258.59 × 1,741.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.94x = 7,417,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,417,739.82/3,085.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.73

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