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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.26, 4,329.42 and 1,740.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.26, 4,329.42 and 1,740.01 is: 2,401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.26 : 4,329.42 = 1,740.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.26/4,329.42 = 1,740.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.26x = 4,329.42 × 1,740.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.26x = 7,533,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533,234.09/3,137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.21

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