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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.42, 4,333.92 and 1,743.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.42, 4,333.92 and 1,743.08 is: 2,405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.42 : 4,333.92 = 1,743.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.42/4,333.92 = 1,743.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.42x = 4,333.92 × 1,743.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.42x = 7,554,369.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,369.27/3,140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.53

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