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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.77, 4,232.24 and 1,740.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.77, 4,232.24 and 1,740.39 is: 2,401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.77 : 4,232.24 = 1,740.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.77/4,232.24 = 1,740.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.77x = 4,232.24 × 1,740.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.77x = 7,365,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,365,765.48/3,066.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.80

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