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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.18, 5,741.96 and 2,741.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.18, 5,741.96 and 2,741.47 is: 3,783.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.18 : 5,741.96 = 2,741.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.18/5,741.96 = 2,741.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.18x = 5,741.96 × 2,741.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.18x = 15,741,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,741,383.02/4,160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.82

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