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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.03, 4,143.72 and 1,743.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.03, 4,143.72 and 1,743.42 is: 2,406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.03 : 4,143.72 = 1,743.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.03/4,143.72 = 1,743.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.03x = 4,143.72 × 1,743.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.03x = 7,224,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,224,266.40/3,002.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.46

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