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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.88, 4,232.46 and 1,740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.88, 4,232.46 and 1,740.76 is: 2,402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.88 : 4,232.46 = 1,740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.88/4,232.46 = 1,740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.88x = 4,232.46 × 1,740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.88x = 7,367,697.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,367,697.07/3,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.34

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