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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.06, 4,333.25 and 1,742.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.06, 4,333.25 and 1,742.82 is: 2,405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.06 : 4,333.25 = 1,742.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.06/4,333.25 = 1,742.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.06x = 4,333.25 × 1,742.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.06x = 7,552,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,074.77/3,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.07

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