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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.70, 4,233.40 and 1,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.70, 4,233.40 and 1,741.60 is: 2,403.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.70 : 4,233.40 = 1,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.70/4,233.40 = 1,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.70x = 4,233.40 × 1,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.70x = 7,372,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,372,889.44/3,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.39

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