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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.23, 3,141.38 and 1,743.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.23, 3,141.38 and 1,743.18 is: 2,406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.23 : 3,141.38 = 1,743.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.23/3,141.38 = 1,743.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.23x = 3,141.38 × 1,743.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.23x = 5,475,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,990.79/2,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.79

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