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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.30, 4,333.56 and 1,743.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.30, 4,333.56 and 1,743.02 is: 2,405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.30 : 4,333.56 = 1,743.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.30/4,333.56 = 1,743.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.30x = 4,333.56 × 1,743.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.30x = 7,553,481.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,553,481.75/3,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.34

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