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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.76, 4,329.72 and 1,740.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.76, 4,329.72 and 1,740.78 is: 2,402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.76 : 4,329.72 = 1,740.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.76/4,329.72 = 1,740.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.76x = 4,329.72 × 1,740.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.76x = 7,537,089.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537,089.98/3,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.06

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