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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.39, 4,140.79 and 1,742.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.39, 4,140.79 and 1,742.24 is: 2,403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.39 : 4,140.79 = 1,742.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.39/4,140.79 = 1,742.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.39x = 4,140.79 × 1,742.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.39x = 7,214,255.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214,255.97/3,001.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.64

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