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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.78, 4,143.36 and 1,743.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.78, 4,143.36 and 1,743.15 is: 2,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.78 : 4,143.36 = 1,743.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.78/4,143.36 = 1,743.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.78x = 4,143.36 × 1,743.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.78x = 7,222,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222,497.98/3,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.07

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