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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.44, 4,333.92 and 1,724.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.44, 4,333.92 and 1,724.26 is: 2,379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.44 : 4,333.92 = 1,724.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.44/4,333.92 = 1,724.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.44x = 4,333.92 × 1,724.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.44x = 7,472,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,804.90/3,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.54

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