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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.69, 4,233.95 and 1,741.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.69, 4,233.95 and 1,741.37 is: 2,403.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.69 : 4,233.95 = 1,741.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.69/4,233.95 = 1,741.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.69x = 4,233.95 × 1,741.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.69x = 7,372,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,372,843.63/3,067.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.39

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