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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.20, 3,228.26 and 1,743.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.20, 3,228.26 and 1,743.32 is: 2,404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.20 : 3,228.26 = 1,743.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.20/3,228.26 = 1,743.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.20x = 3,228.26 × 1,743.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.20x = 5,627,890.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,890.22/2,340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.88

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