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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.38, 4,144.35 and 1,744.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.38, 4,144.35 and 1,744.19 is: 2,406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.38 : 4,144.35 = 1,744.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.38/4,144.35 = 1,744.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.38x = 4,144.35 × 1,744.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.38x = 7,228,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,525.38/3,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.80

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