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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,139.48, 4,332.50 and 1,742.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,139.48, 4,332.50 and 1,742.28 is: 2,404.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,139.48 : 4,332.50 = 1,742.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,139.48/4,332.50 = 1,742.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,139.48x = 4,332.50 × 1,742.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,139.48x = 7,548,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548,428.10/3,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.36

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