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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.06, 4,329.25 and 1,739.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.06, 4,329.25 and 1,739.81 is: 2,401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.06 : 4,329.25 = 1,739.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.06/4,329.25 = 1,739.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.06x = 4,329.25 × 1,739.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.06x = 7,532,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,078.92/3,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.00

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