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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.02, 4,333.08 and 1,742.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.02, 4,333.08 and 1,742.74 is: 2,404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.02 : 4,333.08 = 1,742.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.02/4,333.08 = 1,742.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.02x = 4,333.08 × 1,742.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.02x = 7,551,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,431.84/3,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.90

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