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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.33, 4,334.03 and 1,743.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.33, 4,334.03 and 1,743.17 is: 2,405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.33 : 4,334.03 = 1,743.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.33/4,334.03 = 1,743.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.33x = 4,334.03 × 1,743.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.33x = 7,554,942.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,942.36/3,140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.78

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