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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.05, 4,713.19 and 1,741.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.05, 4,713.19 and 1,741.31 is: 2,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.05 : 4,713.19 = 1,741.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.05/4,713.19 = 1,741.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.05x = 4,713.19 × 1,741.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.05x = 8,207,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207,096.96/3,149.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.22

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