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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.18, 4,333.47 and 1,742.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.18, 4,333.47 and 1,742.93 is: 2,405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.18 : 4,333.47 = 1,742.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.18/4,333.47 = 1,742.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.18x = 4,333.47 × 1,742.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.18x = 7,552,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,934.87/3,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.26

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