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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.05, 4,333.25 and 1,723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.05, 4,333.25 and 1,723.68 is: 2,378.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.05 : 4,333.25 = 1,723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.05/4,333.25 = 1,723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.05x = 4,333.25 × 1,723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.05x = 7,469,130.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469,130.97/3,140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.67

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