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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.84, 4,315.68 and 2,741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.84, 4,315.68 and 2,741.04 is: 3,779.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.84 : 4,315.68 = 2,741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.84/4,315.68 = 2,741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.84x = 4,315.68 × 2,741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.84x = 11,829,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,829,451.51/3,129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.57

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