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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.28, 4,333.68 and 1,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.28, 4,333.68 and 1,743 is: 2,405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.28 : 4,333.68 = 1,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.28/4,333.68 = 1,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.28x = 4,333.68 × 1,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.28x = 7,553,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,553,604.24/3,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.39

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