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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.73, 4,232.33 and 1,740.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.73, 4,232.33 and 1,740.49 is: 2,402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.73 : 4,232.33 = 1,740.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.73/4,232.33 = 1,740.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.73x = 4,232.33 × 1,740.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.73x = 7,366,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,366,328.04/3,066.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.01

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