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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.40, 4,145.70 and 1,744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.40, 4,145.70 and 1,744.84 is: 2,408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.40 : 4,145.70 = 1,744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.40/4,145.70 = 1,744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.40x = 4,145.70 × 1,744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.40x = 7,233,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,583.19/3,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.46

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