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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,139.54, 4,332.58 and 1,742.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,139.54, 4,332.58 and 1,742.28 is: 2,404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,139.54 : 4,332.58 = 1,742.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,139.54/4,332.58 = 1,742.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,139.54x = 4,332.58 × 1,742.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,139.54x = 7,548,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548,567.48/3,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.35

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