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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.14, 4,333.38 and 1,742.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.14, 4,333.38 and 1,742.89 is: 2,405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.14 : 4,333.38 = 1,742.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.14/4,333.38 = 1,742.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.14x = 4,333.38 × 1,742.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.14x = 7,552,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,604.67/3,140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.18

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