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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.26, 4,706.80 and 1,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.26, 4,706.80 and 1,754.24 is: 2,629.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.26 : 4,706.80 = 1,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.26/4,706.80 = 1,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.26x = 4,706.80 × 1,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.26x = 8,256,828.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256,828.91/3,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.35

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